So, despite Long Yi's best persuasion efforts, the team instructor remains unconvinced. Ai Lin is in an even more pitiable state; with her dragon gone, the instructor is decidedly uncooperative.
So, Long Yi can only watch enviously as the five seniors warm up for the competition.
Watching.
Watching.
Suddenly, Long Yi quietly stands up and approaches a particular senior.
"Hey, senior, this competition is very dangerous, you know. There'll be suicide attacks from the Black Dragon Empire. You have such a talented, handsome face, it would be a waste... How about letting me play in your place—" Long Yi begins unabashedly to flatter.
The senior can't help but smile wryly at Long Yi, knowing all too well how formidable Long Yi can be. This is particularly true in ground battles where, in order to win, it wouldn't be unreasonable to give Long Yi the reins. But now, he doesn't possess that much faith.