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"I don't like that smile you're giving me, Edmund. Chronos and Chastine are already part of my club, so stop eyeing them like you're going to steal them from me. McKinley, Abien, Rune, Levi, and even Anne are my members too, so if you're looking for strong first years, good luck because I've already got them." Ethanos said with a smug grin.
The air between him and Edmund suddenly became charged with tension.
"Haha, relax, both of you. Since you're both here, why not have a mock battle? It might fire up the first years watching." Arthur suggested.
His gaze shifted to Levi, Marsha, and Tivan, who were captivated by the size and grandeur of the training center, their eyes wide with wonder.
"A mock battle between seniors? That sounds amazing! I want to see that too!" McKinley exclaimed with excitement.
Even Chronos, who rarely showed interest, seemed intrigued.
