The arena buzzed with anticipation as students and some teachers of the second-years filled the stands, eager to see the re-ranking matches unfold.
This was the moment when the hard work they'd put in since their first-year ended would finally bear fruit and they'd be able to hopefully go up in rank.
The opening speeches thankfully didn't last too long, not that Bea would listen to it. Her mind was completely focused on just listening for the name "Kain Newman."
Thankfully, perhaps because the recognized Aegis and Queen, a few of Kain's classmates that Bea remembered teaming up with on missions in the past, and Kain's brother Bridge, also sat close to them. They seemed confused by Kain's absence and tried to strike up a conversation, but after sensing that this mysterious man directing Kain's contracts didn't seem to want to converse with them, they just watched the stage in silence.
Bea breathed a sigh of relief. Humans are just way too chatty!