"Please, Miss, after you." As he spoke, Lange stepped aside to make way without accepting Marina's courtesy, his expression growing even more respectful, and he made a gesture inviting her to proceed.
Marina smiled slightly, "It's been several years since we've met, and your magic rank has improved a great deal, senior brother."
Lange replied solemnly, "I shall never forget the guidance of our teacher from those years. Praise Falan. Miss, please do not address me as senior brother. Lange is not worthy. I only wish to serve as our teacher's servant. Miss, please go ahead."
In the VIP area, Emperor Maximo stood up with Sura and all the ministers watching the competition, and they all bowed slightly toward Marina.
