Student vs Teacher

"Teacher!" Alex was surprised. His teacher said that students normally would only fight rank 6 or rank 7 teachers. But this time, his opponent was…

"Hoho, I'm your opponent today. I want to see how much you grow up to this day. Although, I feel that my choice to be your opponent is right, since you are even stronger than yesterday," the dean smiled at him.

"But, Teacher. You said that the opponent…"

"I said 'normally'. How can I consider you as normal?"

"Ugh," he didn't know how to take the dean's words. Should he accept it as a compliment or…

"Anyway, I will be your opponent. Be sure not to hold your punch, since I won't," the dean said.

Alex took a long breath and nodded, "Please guide me."

The dean nodded, he looked at the referee, "Please start."