Chapter 97: Hidden (4) | Her Sword and His Bow

{Valencia's POV}

[Pinnacle Academy, Stadium 1 - Arena A: Training Room]

My fingers traced the smooth hilt of my Katana. Father always insisted that I rest before a big match, but I had forgotten why I needed a technique like this to beat this guy... Rel?

I recalled when Fredrick had told me there was no one worth recruiting in the Mirracles guild. Besides my friends, who I knew were strong, I didn't think anyone else in my grade was anything special.

Lately, I've started to question my initial assessment of my year group.

Seeing them push their limits makes me wonder if I underestimated them.

They're undeniably strong. But, it's unfair to attribute their success to luck. Him, especially – there's no way he made it this far without some real skill.