章節 74: The tournament (2)

Principal Harris approached a podium in the school's lush garden. The students gathered before him, gazing upward with anticipation as they awaited his speech.

The man stood confidently before the crowd, his voice booming with enthusiasm. "Welcome!" he said.

"This is the first time our school has held such a contest." 

His eyes swept across the sea of youthful faces before him. The students stood rigid with tension as they listened.

"We tried our best to leave a lasting memory of such a day, but the memories you will make, in the end, will solely depend on you."

Standing taller, his voice grew stronger. "This marks your first step into adulthood—a time when you must prove your capabilities to succeed."

He paused for emphasis.