Author's Note: Do Not Unlock Yet. Chapter Is Still Under Construction
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Students nearby froze and whispered like fans spotting a celebrity.
> "That's Zaid Ferren." "The top-ranked swordsman from Class 3-A." "He's never approached a first-year table before."
Zaid stopped right in front of Victor, smiling politely.
"I've been watching your performance during the competition," he said. His voice was calm, confident, but with a quiet sharpness to it. "You're skilled. Unconventional. Balanced."
Victor blinked. "Uh… thanks?"
Zaid extended a hand.
"I want to offer you a position. I'm forming a personal squad to enter the Joint Academy Inter-Regionals this year. I'd like you to be my M1."
Victor paused, stared blankly at him.
"…What's an M1?"
Everyone else at the table turned to him at the same time.
Reed facepalmed. "Oh my god."
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