"The competition is just that, a competition," they said, "You just need to focus on your own special features and strengths. Instead of giving up what you're good at to learn the Slashing Blade Sequence's fighting style, it's better to concentrate on the advantages of the Withering Sequence. Fight with full integrity, using strength to break cunning. Even if you can't break through, you can still demonstrate the power of what you've learned and earn the respect of the audience watching their screens."
"With that being said, if another child wants to learn the Withering Sequence, they wouldn't feel inferior or struggle to convince adults." When Tilan reached this point, she remembered the situations she faced when choosing the Withering Sequence: the teacher's discouragement, the classmates' hidden sneers, and only her mother still supporting her without blaming her impulsiveness and rebellion.
