Scholar

"Am I interrupting something?"

A voice came from the doorway.

Luke and Camilia both jumped in surprise.

It was Principal Claris.

Camilia quickly fixed her uniform and stood up straight.

"Principal! No, not at all," she said. "I was just processing Luke's pass so he can receive his rewards."

"I see," Claris said as she walked into the office. "I arrived at the arena a little late. Tell me, what did Ryan Razael wager?"

"His combat bracket, Principal," Camilia answered. "Luke won it fair and square."

Claris raised an eyebrow.

"His combat bracket? That means he gave up his place in the highest tier."

"Yes. And there's more," Camilia continued. "Ryan was secretly using a second beast during the match. Luke only fought back, which is why the beast died. It was supposed to be a single-summon duel, so Ryan cheated first."

Principal Claris stopped walking as she listened to all her apprentice had to say.