บท 58: Round Of 32 Knockout Stages (2)

[Pinnacle Academy Stadium 1 - Arena A: Student Section Seating]

The massive combined stage was an exciting site for all the students within the academy. In the stands, students shook for optimal viewing spots. In the middle of the first-year section, a small group buzzed with conversation.

"Dude, those cheating rumours about Sergio…" Jan scratched his head, a worried expression replacing his usual easygoing attitude. "Do you think they're true?"

Bazz grinned, an impish look in his eye. "Sergio? Topped one of the nastiest brackets in the prelims. Full of those ranked snobs, too. Don't think a cheater could finesse a run like that. If nothing else, the dude is strong."

"But what about his match against Rel?" Jan's worry wasn't unfounded. Rel, with all his skill, was still mediocre from what Jan had seen from him and an unknown quantity.

"Did you see any of his earlier matches, Bazz?"