-742- Forfeited participants

As the saying goes, calm precedes the storm, and tranquility follows the turmoil.

With the defeat and exit of the Kreuzrittern, the academy finally welcomes a period of stability.

Although Cedric's death seems to have caused chaos in the Granville family, leading to some issues with the British government, the troubles faced by the academy are matters that the administration needs to handle, not the students.

On the other hand, the Night Party's executive department experienced some operational difficulties after losing Cedric as their leader. Still, capable individuals assigned by the academy quickly filled the gaps, restoring its functioning.

Thanks to this, the Night Party continues as usual without any further issues.

The only problem is probably that there are now powerful individuals on the stage who shouldn't be present at this stage.

For instance, Loki and Veyron, both once hailed as figures capable of rivaling Magnus, have appeared at a time that seems too early.

Even Charl, the ruthless ranked sixth, has regained the ability to participate in the Night Party after recovering Sigmund. However, Rozen, considered the closest to the Wiseman along with Magnus, entering the Night Party after only a few nights have passed raises both small and big questions.

In this situation, Frey, who has been in the infirmary, becomes the only participant at a normal stage. Unfortunately, due to her physical condition, she cannot join the fray.

So, to say there are no issues with the Night Party would be incorrect.

At least, faced with these four formidable individuals, the upcoming participants dare not take the stage.

Originally, due to the intervention of the Kreuzrittern, ranks 74 to 87 belonged to them.

Alice occupied the 87th position.

Charl, who voluntarily demoted herself, held the 86th position.

Rozen, similarly demoting himself, took the 85th position.

The Kreuzrittern, including Rosenberg, totaled thirteen members. After Rozen and Charl voluntarily demoted themselves, they became the owners of ranks 72 to 84.

Then, Loki also voluntarily demoted himself, becoming the 71st.

In other words, after the collective withdrawal of the Kreuzrittern, it's now the turn for the 70th to take the stage.

The 70th rank?

Having a student of this level take the stage against Rozen, Charl, Loki, and Veyron?

That's simply too challenging, right?

In summary, although the Night Party continues as usual, starting from the 70th position, no one dares to rashly step onto the stage.

This has led to higher-ranking participants not participating, leaving only Rozen, Charl, Loki, and Veyron in a constant standoff.

However, these four individuals have yet to make a move.

"One day, I will have my revenge for last time."

This was Loki's response when asked about the reason for not taking action.

While others found it inexplicable, only Rozen, as the party involved, knew what Loki was referring to.

"Is he referring to that incident in the Medical Department?"

The first time Frey's heart went berserk, Loki and Bronson came to the Medical Department to confront Rozen. In the end, Rozen effortlessly suppressed them, leaving no room for resistance.

Given this, it's only natural for Loki to harbor resentment for that time. However, Loki currently has no intention of confronting Rozen.

This is because Rozen's current strength is beyond his capacity to contend with, making him recognize the harsh reality. Moreover, Rozen played a role in destroying the "Divine Works" and saving the siblings. This, coupled with Rosenberg's vengeance for Frey, makes Loki refrains from taking action due to a sense of gratitude.

As for Veyron, his reason is straightforward.

"I won't make a move against anyone until after 'Surround Roar' exits the stage, unless they strike first."

Veyron coldly and indifferently stated this, leaving people unable to decipher what he truly thinks.

As for Charl...

"Sigmund hasn't fully recovered; I don't want to engage in pointless battles."

Charl confidently declared her reason, which, for some reason, left Sigmund with a helpless expression.

Clearly, it's an excuse, and a poorly thought-out one at that. Charl proudly speaks it out without any hesitation. However, this less-than-honest girl frequently glances in Rozen's direction. Every time their eyes meet, she awkwardly turns away, displaying a blushing appearance that has already given her away. The reason why she did not take action at this stage....

This has caused Yaya to release dark energy more than once, displaying a beautiful smile toward Rozen.

"In that case, let's start by taking care of the Vixen, Rozen."

This is the only person filled with fighting spirit.

Unfortunately, this proposal was naturally rejected.

One after another, reasons led the Night Party into another period of eerie calm, with no real combat occurring.

Higher-ranking participants continued to refrain from entering the stage.

As for the four lower-ranking participants, they all refrained from fighting.

As a result, the Night Party naturally entered a non-combat state, just like the last time.

This situation lasted for a whole ten days.

Ten days later, Rozen received some news.

"Forfeited?"

Rozen learned this from Charl, causing a slight raise of his eyebrows.

They were in the medical room of the Medical Department, where Frey was hospitalized.

Since that incident, although Frey didn't suffer much physical harm, her heart remained in an unstable condition. As a result, she wasn't approved for discharge and had to stay here, undergoing continuous checks and adjustments to prevent any issues with her heart. It was a matter of life and death.

Even though Frey seemed somewhat unwilling, the doctors still didn't allow her discharge.

However, according to Charl...

"The doctor in the medical room always has this lecherous look. I don't know if he's keeping Frey here just to ogle at her chest and do some inappropriate things to her."

Because of Charl's words, whether they were slander or truth, Loki once found himself directly guarding the medical room. There was even a time when that doctor tried to take advantage of Frey, nearly getting slashed on the spot by Loki's Cherubim.

Regardless, the fact remained that Frey was not allowed to leave.

Today, Rozen, with nothing better to do, decided to visit Frey. Unexpectedly, Charl appeared out of nowhere.

Now, in the medical room, Rozen, Charl, Loki, and Frey were gathered together.

Frey, wearing a hospital gown, lay on the bed, emitting a delicate aura. However, the gown was lifted dangerously high at the chest, with the buttons showing a precarious state, as if they could pop open at any moment, drawing everyone's attention.

Upon learning that Rozen came to visit her, Frey appeared genuinely happy, making the surrounding dogs wag their tails, showing a cheerful atmosphere.

On the other hand, Charl, looking at Frey, or more accurately, at Frey's chest, for some reason, displayed a murderous intent in her eyes, causing Sigmund, lying on her head, to shake his head.

Yaya, who came with Rozen, similarly stared intensely at Frey.

As for Loki, he leaned against the door, arms crossed, with a large mechanical sword next to him.

Rozen sat by Frey's bedside, listening to the news brought by Charl, and spoke.

"From the 60th to the 70th rank, did everyone forfeit?"

This was the information Charl had just brought.