Chapter 46

【For two days in a row, three chapters each, please give me some flowers~~~】

On a weekend evening, while having dinner with the beautiful president, Luo Feng said, "Well, Sister Lucia, I have something to tell you. The exchange competition hosted by the Bond Chamber of Commerce will take place on Tuesday evening next week."

Lucia was taken aback and put down her fork.

Qiqi, who had not heard about this, asked, "Brother Feng, what exchange competition?"

Luo Feng explained, "It's a competition sponsored by a chamber of commerce, where each class sends one representative to compete."

Qiqi, who was unaware of the inside story, said happily, "Really, Brother Feng? That's great! It can help people improve. Ah, you are the class president of Starlight Academy's Class 8, Grade 1, so you must be a representative, right?"

"Indeed, I have decided to participate. I will face Gorin, the class president of Class 2, because it is the wish of everyone in Class 8, Grade 1, and I cannot let them down!" Luo Feng seemed to be answering Qiqi, but he was actually speaking to Lucia.

He had the freedom to choose, but when they discussed it last time, Lucia was worried that Gotart would use the exchange competition as an opportunity to harm him, so she expressed her opposition. Luo Feng felt it was necessary to respect her, which is why he gave the above reason.

"Ah, Class 2?" Qiqi was surprised. "Brother Feng, isn't that an elite class? Your opponent must be very strong."

In many academies, Classes 1 and 2 are elite classes, and the same is true for Saint De College's Martial Arts Department.

"Yes!" Luo Feng's eyes looked at Lucia, waiting for her to speak. He had already made his decision and would stick to it even if Lucia opposed it.

However, Lucia ultimately said nothing, just "Hmm," without giving a clear answer.

Her attitude was ambiguous, and Luo Feng didn't know whether she agreed or disagreed. He didn't want to press further and could only mutter to himself.

Qiqi was very regretful, "If the exchange competition were held on the weekend, I could have gone to Starlight Academy to watch. Brother Feng, you must do your best!"

"Hehe, Qiqi, I will!" Luo Feng smiled. Qiqi's encouragement was important, but this time, he wanted Lucia's support even more.

After dinner, Luo Feng still went to the training ground. The closer the exchange competition approached, the more he needed to maintain a sense of urgency.

After using the training equipment, another person entered the training ground—it was Lucia.

Wearing the same casual clothes from dinner, Lucia clearly wasn't there to practice. Luo Feng immediately guessed her intention.

He thought she probably didn't want to talk about the exchange competition in front of Qiqi during dinner but couldn't let it go.

Sure enough, Lucia asked directly, "Luo Feng, are you really going to participate?"

Luo Feng nodded firmly, "Yes, I have decided. Even if Sister Lucia opposes it, I can only apologize!"

Lucia wasn't angry, "I respect your choice, but I want to remind you to be careful. Gotart is a hypocrite, outwardly righteous but inwardly cruel. Because of my relationship, you have now become his enemy. According to his character, he might use the exchange competition as an opportunity to eliminate you. So, remember my words: on the field, don't act rashly, and protect yourself well, even if you have to endure humiliation."

Luo Feng was deeply moved. He thought Lucia would blame him, but she was so understanding, just coming to remind him out of concern.

Since Sister Lucia is so worried, I need to show her that I can take care of myself.

With this thought, Luo Feng said, "Sister Lucia, I will be fine. Even if I can't beat Gorin, I have the means to protect myself, because of this..."

As he spoke, his martial aura burst forth, and the training ground was suddenly filled with intense light, which lasted for several seconds before fading.

This is...

Lucia's beautiful eyes widened in shock, her slightly open lips revealing her surprise and disbelief. After a while, her expression turned to joy.

I didn't expect Luo Feng to have reached this level. It seems I underestimated him!

Her attitude changed completely due to Luo Feng's performance, and she said resolutely, "Go ahead, I fully support your battle this time!"

On Tuesday evening, the training ground of Starlight Academy suddenly became bustling, as the internal exchange competition sponsored by the Bond Chamber of Commerce was about to begin.

All the students arrived early at the training grounds of their respective grades. Although each class had only one representative, this competition was about class honor, and everyone was very concerned. Moreover, the representatives of each class were the strongest, and their fierce battles could provide valuable experience and benefits.

The Fair Arena was the venue for the competition and had been reserved. Temporary seats were set up on the side, mainly for the college leadership and visiting VIPs.

In the central front row of the VIP seats sat a middle-aged man in a black suit, with a fair complexion and neatly combed hair, clearly very particular about his appearance.

Although he was dressed in a business-like manner, he exuded a strong aura, as he was not only a successful businessman but also a renowned martial artist, with his martial aura reaching the Soul Domain stage, earning him the title of Battle Soul.

A nameplate in front of his seat read "Gotart."

This man was the sponsor of the exchange competition, the president of the Bond Chamber of Commerce, Gotart.

His son, Gorin, was a first-year student at Starlight Academy and the representative of Class 2, Grade 1. As a father, Gotart naturally had to attend the first-year competition.

As the competition time approached, Fanny, the female vice-dean in charge of the first year at Starlight Academy, walked to the center of the Fair Arena: "As everyone knows, this internal exchange competition at Starlight Academy is fully sponsored by the Bond Chamber of Commerce in Victoria City. The winning representative will receive a scholarship, and their class will receive a class fund. On behalf of the college, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Bond Chamber of Commerce. We are also honored to have the president of the Bond Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Gotart, here with us. Please welcome him to say a few words."

Applause erupted, and Gotart stood up from his seat, smiling and waving to all the students below as he walked to the center of the arena and said loudly, "I am very pleased to see so many energetic and vibrant young people. The purpose of hosting this exchange competition is to promote the spirit of collectivism. Although only one person stands on the field, I believe that behind this representative is the support of all the class members. You are not only classmates but also friends and partners bound by a common goal. United, you will become even stronger. Thank you!"

Applause broke out again, and the students quickly formed a good impression of the president of the Bond Chamber of Commerce, as his words were full of positive energy and easily stirred up a sense of collective honor in everyone.

Luo Feng looked at Gotart and thought, this man looks so righteous. If it weren't for Sister Lucia's words, who would have thought he could be so treacherous, betraying and harming his own brother, causing his death and the destruction of his family, while still talking about collectivism and partnership. Truly, one can know a person's face but not their heart.

In a corner of the training ground, a woman in a black veil, hidden among the crowd, looked at Gotart with eyes almost blazing with anger—it was Lucia.

Although Luo Feng had shown abilities far beyond her expectations that day, Lucia was still very concerned about his battle with Gorin and would not miss it. Given her status in Victoria, it was not difficult for her to enter Starlight Academy. However, many people knew that she and Gotart were business rivals. If they both appeared publicly, it might cause some difficulties for the college, so Lucia came quietly.

Although it was a bit strange for an outsider to hide among the students, everyone's attention was focused on the competition, and no one paid much attention to her presence.

The battle began, and the first match was between Class 1 and Class 5. As expected, Class 1, another elite class, had a class president who was the son of a famous martial artist and a wealthy businessman in Victoria City. His talent was even higher than Gorin's, and he was seen as the future heir, receiving better training conditions from a young age. His martial aura had already awakened, and his strength far exceeded that of the representative from the ordinary Class 5. He quickly defeated his opponent.

The students of Class 1 were naturally very happy, and those of Class 5 were not discouraged, as the gap was clear, and there was no enmity between the two classes.

Next was the match between Class 3 and Class 4, both representatives from ordinary classes with similar strength. The match was intense, and the representative from Class 4 narrowly won.

The third match drew a lot of attention.

Class 2 against Class 8. Originally, a match between an elite class and a basic class should have been a one-sided battle, but due to the conflict over the training ground at the beginning of the semester between Class 2's Ryan and Class 8, the two classes had developed some animosity. More importantly, Luo Feng, who was not yet the class president at the time, had defeated someone from the elite class, causing Class 2 to lose face. They had been holding a grudge for a long time, and now, in the exchange competition, they had drawn Class 8, providing a chance to settle the score.

Amid the cheers of Class 2, Gorin entered the arena, chest puffed out and full of pride.

He had absolute confidence in his strength and felt a sense of superiority as the host, since the competition was sponsored by his father.

Aaron worriedly said, "Luo Feng, I heard that the president of the Bond Chamber of Commerce, Gotart, and President Lucia are business rivals and have some conflicts. I don't know if he knows about your close relationship with President Lucia, but be careful."

Luo Feng nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Aaron. I understand."

After saying this, he patted his roommate's shoulder and walked to the arena.

Aaron spat, thinking to himself, "Who cares about you? It's just that... you still owe me money, and I don't want anything to happen to you."

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