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It's probably because we've become the main topic of conversation at the university that so many people are eager to see how strong we really are. And it's not just curiosity about our skills, though. The rumors that have been spreading lately—especially those about me—might have something to do with it.
I've been singled out as a target, and I wouldn't be surprised if the second years were behind it. Maybe they've been trying to create some kind of rivalry that we weren't even aware of.
Well, if they want hype, then I guess we'll have to give it to them. We'll follow whatever decision the second years make. After all, Chronos and I aren't the type to back down from a challenge.
Edith raised an eyebrow with a sarcastic smirk, as if she had figured out exactly what the upper years were trying to accomplish with all this. But even with that realization, she remained calm and composed, her expression unreadable.
