Back home III

Neon whipped his head toward Kyle and glared at him. He had wagered all his mana stones on Bia and was sure she would win!

"How can you say Bia won't win? The phoenix is your own bonded beast! She will be so upset when I tell her that you said she might lose! Look at how she is beating up Nox; it's obvious she will win!"

Kyle's eyes flickered with amusement. Ray turned to him, nibbling his nails, convinced Nox would lose because Neon was right—the lynx was taking a brutal beating. Yet, hearing Kyle, he felt a glimmer of hope.

"Who do you think will win?"

Ray asked tentatively and stared at the dark-haired man who had leisurely leaned back in his armchair. Kyle tapped his chin thoughtfully while humming.

"Nox will win."

Ray rejoiced after hearing Kyle's words.

Neon stood up, clenching the supreme rank storage ring filled with mana stones that he would have to give to Ray if Bia lost.

"Impossible!"