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"Luan Badniker," Juan announced.
I had secured second place. That meant eight points, bringing my total to twenty or twenty-one—I wasn't sure. Truthfully, I didn't pay much attention to things I considered unimportant.
All eyes turned to me when my name was called, and whispers rippled through the crowd. Many of the nobles eyed me with suspicion, and I caught a few murmurs of "the sword seller." Clearly, I still had a long way to go to shake off my infamous reputation.
"Hero Disciple Luan may not have excelled in defeating demonic monsters, but he was the only one among the hero disciples who truly understood the trial's intent and acted accordingly," Juan explained.
Evan, who happened to be standing nearby, asked reflexively, "The trial's intent?"
"Didn't the survival instructor make it clear before he left? Survive at all costs," he emphasized.
"Ah, right."
The word survival echoed in the minds of the hero disciples.
"Among the hero disciples, Hero Disciple Luan was the only one who prioritized the lives of others. Regardless of the number of demonic monsters he defeated, his actions earned him second place."
The hero disciples nodded in understanding. A few glanced at me with gratitude—they were the ones whose lives I had saved.
Juan continued, "Now, for first place—Charon Woodjack. You defeated the most demonic monsters, eliminating the greater threats swiftly and reliably. Your skill rivals that of an active hero. Congratulations."
Charon met Juan's gaze, and a smug curve appeared on his irritating face.
So, this fellow actually...
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