Capítulo 65: Mock Tounament [1]

"Hmmm, I'm glad they all Awakened," Nox remarked, watching from the walls. He wanted to jump down and celebrate with his friends, but there were still things he needed to sort out first.

As he started to leave, his eyes caught sight of Nyx, who was smiling and talking with Grandpa Nathan. It was a rare sight.

'It seems even this stupid girl is very happy,' Nox thought. Nyx didn't smile much to begin with, but ever since she lost to Hendrix, she'd seemed even more distant.

Perhaps she was embarrassed because Hendrix had crushed her pride by smashing her head into the ground. She had since distanced herself from everyone, and he could imagine her thoughts turning to self-criticism...

'I'm the older sister.'

By two minutes.

'I'm supposed to protect you, but I failed. What will Mother think? That I'm not capable enough?'