My ego had been shattered—the pride I had for being a step ahead of everyone else was completely ruined.
All I had gotten from this Exchange was the desire to grow even more… as well as a Rival who would spur me on to achieve that.
"Winner, Kuzon Midas." Klaus' voice echoed across the hall as I descended from the broken-down stage.
A sting crept into my heart, but I shook it off. For now, I would have to live with this loss… and it would only make me grow stronger eventually!
"I now declare that the one who has officially scored first place in the Magic Division for the First years is… Kuzon Midas!"
The crowd seemed to be a bit conflicted by the results, as it took a few moments of pause before a wave of cheer burst out of them. Since I had lost, there was no longer any place for me among the competitors. My eyes frolicked about and I saw Ana seated among the other First Year Lower Class students.
