July 21, 1437
Raphael Earhart
After yesterday's matches, especially Theo's defeat, no one dared to provoke or question me. It felt strange—almost unsettling. Perhaps the Patriarch himself had forbidden discussion of the events until the investigation and tournament concluded. Or maybe the elders were too uneasy to bring it up on their own.
The only disruption to this silence came in the form of praise from Aurora and Alice, who commended me for successfully showcasing the Stellar Radiance Style.
For the remainder of yesterday and this morning, things were peaceful—a rare occurrence. I decided not to overanalyze the reasons and simply enjoyed the calm.
Now, I found myself once again seated in the participants' stands with Erin and Harumi, awaiting the start of the second day's matches.
