Ch. 1161Mistaken Impression?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Dingchuan Academy's opponents unexpectedly change from Jixing Academy to Burning Flame Academy.
- Both academies are bewildered and discuss the unusual situation.
- Burning Flame Academy is ranked 109, worse than Jixing Academy, raising doubts about their strength.
- The competition committee approves Burning Flame Academy's surrender in the team competition due to severe injuries.
- Dingchuan Academy wins both matches against Burning Flame Academy with ease.
Character Developments
- Bach, Dingchuan Academy's instructor, is initially surprised but accepts the easy victories.
- Instructor Willard, from Burning Flame Academy, understands the situation and instructs his students to surrender gracefully.
Significant Themes
- The purpose of the Academy Exchange Competition is to rank academies and provide reference for candidates.
- The theme of manipulation and behind-the-scenes influence is introduced, with a mysterious force arranging matches and outcomes.
Character Interactions
- Students and instructors from both academies discuss the unusual situation and express their confusion and disbelief.
- Instructor Willard communicates with the mysterious force behind the scenes, understanding the situation and instructing his students.
- Bach and Gangji, the Chief of the Dark Department, discuss the strange turn of events.