Of course, there was another reason for that worry in Idhant's heart. Though, that can't be helped at all and Luvi understood that any attempt to help him would only work against him and ruin their synergy.
So, ignoring the worried face of Idhant that went back to sleep after a day of training, Luvi did the same.
He didn't intend to train much here anyways. Knowing the people that were eyeing him, he was aware that putting himself in isolated areas would put his life in danger more, which would in turn cause his goal to face some setbacks.
Something, which he can actually afford, but he still thinks it's better if things go smoothly.
And besides, the day to day training from before had helped him a lot. He believes that any further training besides the regular practice for the tournament is useless. It will only tire him out and nothing else.
One can't achieve greatness in meager days so easily. And Luvi doesn't want to get some random cramps from overexerting himself during exercises, like many of the other students were doing, driven by the glory of the tournament.
This was going to be the biggest tournament ever and the amount of attention given to it was higher than before.
Which meant that there would be a lot more eyes on them and even though similar tournaments are being held in all the major cities of India. It doesn't mean that they would get any less attention.
This was the chance to shine.
"Ladies and gentleman, I am so happy to be brought here as the Announcer of this prestigious tournament."
It was the opening act of the tournament with the voice actor from Japan acting as the MC and introducing the various sponsors and the events that will happen.
The stadium was also packed to the brim with people and the public was energetic with the small plays or acts, done by the older generation of students from the various academies of the city.
Acting like cheerleaders for their juniors as well as increasing the prestige of their school in the process.
Of course, this did nothing beside putting more pressure on the youngsters that were taking part in the tournament. But this is what the organizers wanted.
The fumbling and panicked faces of their juniors that face trouble for the first time. Those that adapt the fastest are the seeds the influential people are looking for. The talent itself is secondary.
Of course, it only became secondary now due to the existence of the training manuals. Which the Heavenly stains will release more of in a few days of time.
And it would be a lie to say that the tournament organizers of various cities haven't tried to ask for some sponsorship in the form of free training manuals for the winners.
Which were politely denied by an automated message. Which said that the sponsorship will only be provided for tournaments for normal people competitions and not the awakened.
So they were forced to forget about it for a while.
"Ah, Kana chan still is as natural on stage after her retirement."
On the other hand, after the small acts were over with some cultural dances, it was time for the heroes of the tournament to see the crowd in front of which they would be running for their life.
And while most students were stunned at the huge crowd as they did their march around the open field, Luvi focused on the voice actress and suggested his companion do the same. A way to distract one's mind to something simpler and less oppressing when compared to the thousands upon thousands of crowds that were cheering on.
But then, after a few more speeches from organizers as well as some familiar faces. The event came to an end. And in a few hours time, the first of the tournament, that is the gauntlet run would finally start.
Of course, this had nothing to do with Luvi. So he didn't stay there for long and went back to the hotel to have a warm bath.
Though, on his way, like many times before. Someone stopped him from reaching his room.
"Are you that pant shitting bastard?"
The man asked, wearing the academy uniform of Blue Mountain academy and a gold badge on his chest. One can see, he was a seeded student.
And from the fact that he was in the hotel, it meant he was not one of the Gauntlet participants. But as he was alone, Luvi couldn't say for certain whether he was a hunt participant, or a one v one.
What he knew for a fact was. By the fact that this person knew his name and approached him with bad intentions, he can ascertain that someone urged him to do so. Because as far as he knew, he never met this guy.
"That is Mister Pant Shitter to you, young man." Luvi said proudly.
And the boy was not much surprised by Luvi's words as Luvi had expected, instead he just smirked and said. "Then Mister Pant shitter, I am Mithil and It's a pleasure to meet you."
Then putting his hand forward, the student named Mithil repeated. "I always wanted to meet you. But those bastards in my academy stopped me from doing so."
And Luvi, noticing the chance in the tone, silently shook hands with this man. "Pleasure's all mine." He said while shaking the hands of this stranger.
But soon found that the stranger was not loosening his grip.
"What is the meaning of this?..." Luvi asked, aware of what Mithil was planning. But just to be sure, he still asked.
"No need to act so innocent Mister Pant, we both know what you did to us. And our academy never forgets." he said, while tightening his grip over Luvi's hand.
And it was at this moment, a sudden urge struck Luvi's head. A desire to bash his head on this stranger and make him stop.
And if not for the camera's around him, Luvi would have done so. But he remained calm on the surface, not showing much pain on his face as well as any emotion.
"Is this it?"
Hearing such a calm voice, the student named Mithil stopped and looked deeply into Luvi's eyes. Then calmly loosened his grip and freed Luvi's hand. "Yes, that is it." He said.
"You are strong." He then continued, a bit surprised at his own words.
"I practiced."
"You practiced good…" Mithil smiled creepily, then turned around in a cool way as he announced. "Now, I won't feel that bad for beating you."
Then the man left. Making Luvi question, was he some enemy magnet?
Why does people keep finding problems with himself?
Ignoring the fact that his actions have never been normal to begin with. And the sense of security brought by his newfound strength had made him more courageous when facing certain situations in his life.
Though, this whole little exchange might look common to those around in the lobby, treating it as nothing more than a small spat between rivals. But that would only be for those ignorant.
But Luvi knew that he gained something important from this small exchange.
'They stopped him from meeting me before, but they did talk about me, hence this man knows about me as well as my chocolate incident.'
Idhant was not here, he has chosen to stay in the arena to watch how some other students his age act under pressure. So Luvi was left alone in his room, left alone with all his thoughts to himself.
'But why would the Blue Mountain Academy care about me this much? So much so that they plan to target me during competition?' There were enemies everywhere, but that was the life of someone with the surname of Prathan. But there has to be a limit to all of this.
'The only interaction I had with a Blue Mountain Academy was that boy toy of Rose.'
Something finally clicked in Luvi's mind, as he recalled the two clowns from his academy that were on leave recently. That too brought upon themselves by their own stupid actions.
Though Luvi always wondered, what were these two after? Why bother with someone as useless as him? Because one shan't forget, he was a nobody. It was only due to the certain incidents forced upon by mere coincidence that the whole academy became aware of his existence.
But what if these incidents were not accidental?
"Rose did meet me a few days after I got those two and their group, acting all mysterious and such."
"Hah! That female dog. She knew everything."
Rose was part of the gauntlet run so currently, not here. But Luvi's mind already worked far ahead of what she might have ever imagined.
'My words and expose of Ram's past caused the students of my academy, to fuck up their academy.'
'I had a bad relationship with Rose and her boy toy, which liked to act cool in front of the crowd. But considering how he was completely head over heels for Rose, he is not of a bright mind.'
"Didn't those bastards from my academy also want to record my beatdown? And for whom?"
The pieces came together and a certain link was formed among all the problems Luvi faced in his academy life.
"Rose… Seems like you were the one to let your dog off the leash. And see how much trouble he caused for me."
Then, Luvi smiled.
Though he might not know the true events and the reason why the Blue mountain as well as the certain group of students in his academy were so adamant to beat him up. But he now had a perpetrator in his mind.
But unlike many others, he won't punish the perpetrator, but Luvi's planned to deal with its master.
And even master of this master. A familiar face that Luvi's hasn't seen in a while.
"Guess, I would have to kill her in future as well." Luvi smiled at his fate, wondering how he reached this state.