Chapter 197: 197: Charisma

The crowd was silent for a moment, absorbing the unexpected turn of events. Whispers rippled through the audience, and the Tier 8 Blood Hunter from earlier stared at Caleb in disbelief. "Did that really just happen? Did she really give up?"

The random scout who doubted the properties of the Steel Gum Rubber Tentacles before chimed in, "Damn, I thought she was unbeatable. This Johan guy is something else."

The old man, Mirai, nodded sagely. "Experience matters, and sometimes, youth surprises us all."

Meanwhile, Caleb returned the gaze of the surprised crowd with a calm expression, the remnants of the Steel Gum Rubber Tentacles fading away. The announcer, finally regaining his composure, exclaimed, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a victor! Johan has triumphed over Amelia and secured his promotion to 8th Seat Officer!"