"Always second place... well, I suppose that's not entirely wrong," Lucian said, trying to manage his expression by forcing a smile. However, it was clear that he was struggling, as the corners of his mouth twitched noticeably.
Seeing Lucian's reluctant acknowledgment, Justin nodded.
"As I thought. Resonance King, I never expected to meet the legend of second place here."
"...Damn it..."
"Huh? Did you just curse at me?"
"I... bit my tongue. You must have misheard," Lucian replied quickly, desperately trying to turn the conversation around despite having his pride wounded. If it weren't for his reddened face, he might have been praised for his self-control.
"And while we're at it, just say I was ranked second. There are plenty of people who haven't even come close to second place," Lucian added, glaring.
