73 Sorry About That (Part 1)

On the stands, the rest of the eight examinees sat side by side closest to the field.

One of the good-looking boys asked, "Who do you think will win?"

"That pink haired boy, probably. His Spirit Beast is a Fire Dog," Evelyn chimed in.

She had just approached for some conversation and observed Fire Dog up close; the relationship between the boy and his Spirit Beast seemed quite harmonious, he's not like the newbie Beast Tamer who just contracted a Fire-type that some online rumors said have fierce and arrogant personality.

She think directing Fire Dog in battle shouldn't be much of a problem for that boy.

"That's not necessarily the case. Do you know who this Luke is?" Alexander also joined the discussion.

"The Prodigy."

"The guy in the group chat who said all the experts arrive last is an idiot."

Alexander: "..."

"Back in September last year, he awakened independently. Even Enchantia TV News reported about him. If it weren't for the end of that year's entrance exams, he'd probably be a freshman at Stalavia Beast Tamer High School by now," Alexander explained.

"Then how did he end up taking the special admission exam for St. Angela High School?" The good-looking boy was shocked.

Its not that he look down on St. Angela High School, but Stalavia Beast Tamer High School stands far above St. Angela, evident by its reputation in Vibrantia State.

Given the chance, who in their right mind would opt for the second choice when the first is there?

Moreover, even if he chose St. Angela, he should have been recommended, right? How did he end up participating in this special admission exam? Doesn't that imply one slot is definitely reserved for him?!

"I have no idea," Alexander replied.

Who knows what's going on in the mind of this 'show-off' Luke.

Evelyn, listening to the conversation, felt somewhat sympathetic towards the boy on the field.

Despite having a Fire Dog, he ended up against the person with the highest chance of securing the first place. Meeting him in the very first round - its really a terrible luck.

On the field, Riley took out a dark green triangular pair of sunglasses from his backpack and put them on Fire Dog.

This was the style and color that Fire Dog liked the most.

After training for so many days, all for today's exam, such an important duel naturally required giving it their all from the very start and bring out the secret weapon since the start.

"Bark!"

After Fire Dog put on the dark green triangular sunglasses, it raised its head, displaying a cool expression, and its aura immediately changes.

"The battle rules are 1v1. Send out your respective Spirit Beasts and follow my command for the battle. If one side falls or loses the ability to fight, they lose the qualification to continue," Brian stated.

This kind of match, where it's not specified who attacks first, is a popular format nowadays. It emphasizes catching opponents off guard, observing whether the Beast Tamer chooses to adapt or take the initiative.

"Encountering me in the first round, all I can say is sorry in advance!" Luke said sorry with his mouth, but his expression and tone suggested otherwise.

Riley: "..."

This guy's really asking for trouble.

With his pre-match words, a Spirit Beast, entirely light blue with a yellow mouth, a white neck collar, a pair of forelimbs, and tail fins, appeared within a white star array.

It was a Water-type Spirit Beast, Dewt. It's also known as Water Salamander Spirit Beast.

"It's an Aqua Hoop Loach. This girl is in trouble, not only in terms of strength but also his's Fire Dog type are at an inherent disadvantage."

"Do you have confidence in facing Dewt?"

"...Mine is Earth-type and is weak against it too. Oh God, please don't let me face him in the next round!"

Several examinees in the stands were engaged in heated discussions.

Evelyn sighed, once again feeling sorry for the boy on the field.

What terrible luck...

At that moment, Brian issued the command to begin the battle.

"Approach, confuse it, and deal with it directly," Riley promptly commanded.

The next moment, Fire Dog dashed forward.

Good speed.

Brian assessed in his mind.

Deal with it directly? How will he deal with it?

Listening, Luke felt like laughing and actually burst into laughter.

"Haha, the auqua hoop loach use Water Gun to prevent it from getting close."