Abandoned

[Erou Island, with the rich history of the most dominant civilization in existence stood as an icon of strength and pride, known throughout the world.]

[The island's academy, Erou was expected to be the epitome of excellence, guaranteeing absolute victory as did the second years.]

MC's voice reverberated through the stadium, reaching thousands in the stands, but instead of cheers, confusion filled the air.

Some felt pride, while others grew annoyed, interpreting MC's words as boasting about his country's academy and belittling the other competing institutions, when it is supposed to be a worldwide event, it is as if the other academies have already lost.

[It's funny, the notion of preserving a representation of such a disgraceful history until now seemed ironically pride-inducing.] The MC was disgusted.

Through gritted teeth, he spoke, [it should have long disappeared from the panel of history.]