C39 Sorry I Didn't Do Anything but I Won
The Dawn Society clinched the doubles match with a decisive 4-1 victory.
As some had predicted, even if the Dawn Society were to lose the upcoming group battle, the overall contest would end in a tie.
This outcome would give the Dawn Society enough bragging rights to last the entire semester.
Naturally, this was something the Thorns could not stomach.
The top club of the academy, tied with the so-called trash of the Dawn Society? The very thought was an affront to the Thorns' prestigious name.
This team battle prompted a reevaluation of the Dawn Society.
Whether it was Fu Xinyi or the Warrior Faculty's disgraced Su Xiaoyu, they defied the rumors that labeled them as the Logistics Department's rejects. They proved themselves formidable in their own right.
And let's not forget this year's standout newcomers, Bale and Elsa. Their strength was unmatched, earning them the status of the academy's rising stars in the eyes of many.
Everyone performed exceptionally well, with the sole exception of Lin Luo.
He didn't lift a finger throughout the entire match, riding on the coattails of his teammates to secure the win. His effortless victory sparked both envy and jealousy among the onlookers.
In the stands, Selina pressed a hand to her forehead, at a loss for words.
She had come to gauge Lin Luo's strength, but to her surprise, he hadn't needed to show it; the Dawn Society triumphed without his intervention.
This raised a nagging question in her mind: Were the Thorns truly that weak, or were this year's newcomers simply that strong?
Captain Reira's smile was infectious as she turned to Dean Green, "The two rookies you've brought in this year are quite impressive."
Dean Green's laughter boomed in response. The strength of the Academy Team was a source of pride for him, especially considering the investment he'd made to secure Bale and Elsa. Now, it seemed, his investment had paid off handsomely.
Back in the arena, the competition raged on. The Thorns' quintet stepped onto the field, with Gu Ritian's face set in a grim scowl as he fixed Lin Luo with a menacing stare. The unspoken threat was clear: if Lin Luo backed out of the five-man team battle, his fate was sealed.
Indeed, Boss Ritian was determined to salvage some dignity in the final group battle. His plan? To have Harry Barry single-handedly take on and crush the remaining three members of the Dawn Society.
Although he couldn't alter the outcome of the match, getting some payback felt good.
Lin Luo was no fool.
When he noticed that aside from Harry Barry, the other four Thorns members had eyes red with hunger, like wolves, and radiated a palpable aura of menace,
he made a swift decision to concede.
"I won't engage with you in a five-person team battle. What are you going to do about it?"
The Dawn Society's victory in the team battle was merely icing on the cake.
But what if Thorns resorted to underhanded tactics that led to the Dawn Society's defeat?
He couldn't afford to gamble.
But then, what about the mission from the system?
In that instant, Lin Luo was torn.
Forget it!
Selina was the big boss behind Thorns.
I might as well extend her this courtesy.
A tie would suffice.
Finally, the referee took to the stage, performing his role. He declared, "The battle between Dawn Society and Thorns ends in a four-to-four tie."
Many students had anticipated this result.
Yet, when the referee made the official announcement, they erupted in excitement.
All the students spontaneously stood up, applauding the Dawn Society members enthusiastically.
The Dawn Society's club battle was an epic underdog story.
Undoubtedly.
Following this battle, the Dawn Society's reputation at the academy was set to soar.
They had been well-known before, but for all the wrong reasons.
Captain Reira rose to her feet and instructed Selina, "Inform all the team candidates to assemble early tomorrow morning for the commencement of the second phase of the trials."
Selina nodded in acknowledgment.
She was aware that the upcoming trials were crucial.
