Dragon Covenant

Chapter 34

Albert scratched his head. No matter from what perspective, this choice was the most correct one. Everyone could see that there was a huge gap between the two sides. Knowing the result yet still insisting on going ahead, wasn't that being a masochist?

Albert thought for a while and didn't go to the Soul Liquid House that day. Instead, he went straight back to the old mansion because even though there were alternatives, he still felt that he needed to make some preparations.

The next day, as soon as Albert arrived at the Navia Academy, he heard someone calling his name. Then he saw Kelly standing beside a big tree. Today, Kelly was wearing a navy-blue academic-style suit jacket. The tailored cut highlighted her slender waist. The golden buttons on the jacket were exquisite and shiny, adding a noble touch to the whole look. She wore a black pleated skirt on her lower body, and the hem of the skirt fluttered gently with her movements, showing the vitality of youth.

Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, and the slightly curled ends added a bit of charm. Many teenagers nearby pretended to be talking with their companions, but their eyes couldn't help but glance over at her.

Kelly asked, "I heard that you're going to fight against David today?"

Albert nodded.

"Then what are you going to do?" Kelly asked with a frown.

Albert thought for a moment and said, "Most likely, I'll just admit defeat directly."

Kelly gave a light laugh when she heard that. However, there was no hint of ridicule in it. She nodded and said, "This is the wisest choice. There's no need to compete with him. With your talent, the gap between you and him will gradually narrow."

Albert nodded and said, "I think so too."

Kelly said somewhat embarrassedly, "This matter might be related to me too. I'm sorry."

Albert said, "There's a bit of that factor, but it's more about the dispute between the Martin family and the Gaunt family."

"And I feel that David is afraid that I'll surpass him, so that he'll be living in my shadow again. All his efforts over the years will become a joke."

If these words were heard by others, they would ridicule Albert for being boastful. But Kelly knew how glorious Albert had been in the past. Even she couldn't match up to that, let alone David.

"So he wants to trample you underfoot firmly when you haven't risen yet and then strengthen his own heart."

Albert nodded, "Probably that's the case."

Kelly said seriously, "If that's really the case, then I'm afraid he won't let you admit defeat today."

"Hopefully it won't be like that," Albert sighed.

Then Albert waved at Kelly and walked towards the direction of Class Two.

...

Albert's first match ended without any accident, and the second match was arranged to be the last one of the preliminary examination.

It was like a final battle.

In the square, there was a hubbub of voices and a sea of people moving around.

On that high platform, Old Dean Walton, along with tutors like Hill and Lamb from the Navia Academy, was watching the match.

The old dean asked with a smile, "I didn't expect that Albert would run into David. Do you think this match will actually happen?"

Lamb smiled faintly and said, "Dean, what's the point of such a match?"

Hill sighed softly and said, "It probably won't happen. For such a completely unequal match, it's okay to just admit defeat directly. There's no need to continue fighting. It's not shameful."

The old dean nodded and sighed, "Albert has already rushed into the top twenty. That's a very fast speed. If he's given some more time, it won't be a big problem for him to catch up with David."

Lamb chuckled and said, "I'm afraid it won't be that easy. Song Yunfeng has a seven-star beast soul and crushes Albert in every aspect. So it's basically impossible for Albert to catch up with Song Yunfeng."

While they were talking, the time for the match arrived.

David leaped up into the air and landed on the arena. His tall and straight figure and handsome face made him look imposing and noble.

With David's appearance, warm applause broke out in the arena, which showed David's fame and prestige in the Navia Academy.

Albert walked slowly onto the arena. Without any fancy way of appearing, he still made many girls exclaim, "How handsome! Much handsomer than David!"

Albert had completely inherited the excellent genes of his father and was truly a peerlessly handsome young man, far surpassing David in appearance.

However, both of them had good psychological qualities and weren't disturbed by the words from outside the arena.

Albert looked at David and slowly raised one hand before David could speak.

David said faintly, "Are you planning to admit defeat before even fighting?"

Albert said, "Are you planning to use words to provoke me?"

"It's not really provoking you. I just think that with a son like you, your parents are just seeking fame and reputation."

Albert was stunned for a moment and then said, "Impressive. A fatal blow. Since it's come to this..."

"Come on, you little bastard of the Gaunt family. I'll give you a chance, but whether you can seize this opportunity or not depends on whether you really have the ability."

When Albert said this, everyone knew that he wouldn't admit defeat. He had chosen to fight against Song Yunfeng.

However, in everyone's eyes, this kind of collision was like an egg hitting a stone, without any advantage at all.

Simon cursed from below the stage, "David is such a bastard. He's so shameless." Others echoed, "David is really using every means to force Albert not to admit defeat."

In the crowd, Adam, who was lying on a stretcher and wrapped in bandages all over his body, was also watching. He muttered, "What is Albert doing? Isn't he just going up there to get beaten?"