[ANNOUNCEMENT: This chapter is dedicated to Infinite888 for supporting my work and to congratulate him on being handed a contract on his story. Congratulations!]
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"Leonel is so cool!"
"I wish that when I grow up, I'd be like him and that I'll be great in combat!"
"I'm a Water Familiar like him! I know I can be the best!"
"He's the best of their batch!"
"Yeah? He's really good!"
Aranea found it easier to find Leonel. When she followed where the sounds were coming and went through the crowd, she saw him with Master Moler, Leonel beside Zann as if they just finished sparring.
Zann was completely drenched, his gaze fiery as Leonel grinned, obvious triumph on his face as he looked at everyone. Moler's voice sounded as he announced the winner of the spar.
"The winner is Leonel!"