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With that, the second game began.This time, Riley personally selected the paddle and the ball before handing them to Nearl. Nearl accepted both without hesitation, giving Riley a faint smile before taking his position across from Karl. The crowd grew quiet again, everyone eager to see whether Nearl could repeat his earlier performance without the paddle he had used during the final.The whistle sounded.Karl served first.The ball crossed the net, and Nearl returned it with a simple stroke. Karl immediately moved into position, ready for the ball to come back toward him, but at the last second, it suddenly curved away from his paddle. He swung and missed completely.The crowd gasped.Nearl remained calm.The next rally was even more intense. Karl tried using different spins and angles, but Nearl seemed to read everything. He would make what looked like an ordinary return, yet the ball would suddenly change direction after bouncing, forcing Karl to move desperately across the table."
Chapter 143
Riley stepped forward until he stood directly before Principal Paul.His voice was calm, but it carried clearly across the silent sports hall."Principal Paul... I just saw you smuggle the paddle Nearl used during the final out of the arena."For a heartbeat—No one reacted. Then the entire hall erupted into stunned murmurs."What?""Smuggle the paddle?""What does he mean?""Did I hear that right?"Students looked at one another in complete confusion, while the teachers exchanged puzzled glances. Principal Paul's expression darkened."What the hell are you talking about?" he demanded sharply. "Smuggle Nearl's paddle? Explain yourself."Without saying another word, Riley slowly raised his hand and pointed toward the student volunteer who had almost reached the exit."The paddle is inside that black sack."The volunteer froze in place. His eyes widened in surprise as every person inside the arena turned to look at him."I... I..."He instinctively tightened his grip on the sack, unsure
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Claire brushed her hair back with a trembling hand as she heard Riley accept the challenge.Her heart sank.She couldn't believe he had actually said yes.Jerry stared at Riley for a few seconds before a grin slowly spread across his face."I like your courage," he said with a chuckle. "But sadly... it's going to make you a cripple."The smile on his face grew even wider."Since you're this desperate, let's make it an official spar."Those words immediately caught everyone's attention. Even the students who had gathered nearby leaned in with curiosity.Riley frowned slightly."Official?" he asked. "What do you mean by official?"Jerry slipped both hands into his pockets."Actually," he began with a relaxed smile, "there's an underground tournament held every night."He glanced around before continuing."It's not legal, of course. People usually go there to place bets... or simply watch for entertainment. That's where I'd like to cripple you."Fred's expression instantly became more se
Chapter 141
Jerry, Williams, and Cory all scoffed the moment they saw Riley.Riley didn't stop walking.With a calm expression on his face, he stepped closer until only a few feet separated him from Jerry.The atmosphere instantly became tense.Neither of them looked away.Jerry was still gripping Claire's wrist tightly.A smug smile spread across his face as his eyes wandered over Riley's body."I can see you've healed already," Jerry said with a scoff. "That was quicker than I expected."Before Riley could answer, Williams stepped forward with a mocking smile."Look," he said, pointing lazily at Riley, "I'll give you some advice. Just leave already. This has nothing to do with you."Riley's expression didn't change."It has everything to do with me," he replied calmly as he looked at Jerry's hand gripping Claire's wrist. "You're cornering my friend. Let her go right now."Jerry glanced at Claire before looking back at Riley.A cold laugh escaped his mouth."You really must need another beating.
Chapter 140
Monday morning arrived.Riley stood at the front gate of the school, looking up at the familiar campus. The bruises on his face had faded considerably over the past few days. "Riley!"A familiar voice called excitedly from behind him.He turned around just as Mira hurried over, her school bag bouncing against her shoulder."There you are!" she exclaimed before stopping in front of him. She frowned almost immediately. "How did you leave the hospital without telling anyone? And where did you even go? I came to visit you yesterday, and the nurse said you'd already been discharged."Riley scratched the back of his head with an embarrassed smile. "Sorry. I was discharged earlier than expected. I just went to visit one of my relatives. He was dying to see me."Mira let out a long sigh and folded her arms."You should have called me. You didn't even come work, and you didn't answer any messages. I was worried.""Sorry," Riley said sincerely. Mira looked him up and down before her expressio
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Riley stared at Mr. Cain for several seconds before letting out a short laugh."You can't be serious."Mr. Cain looked at him calmly. "I am."Riley shook his head, still smiling. "Uncle, do you really mean it? Supernatural? That sounds like something from a movie.""I told you," Mr. Cain replied, meeting his gaze. "I'm not joking."Mr. Cain slowly reached for the necklace hanging around his neck.Riley watched curiously as he pulled it out from beneath his shirt.The moment he saw it clearly, the smile on his face disappeared. His eyes widened."I... know that necklace."Mr. Cain looked down at it before looking back at Riley."Of course you do."Riley stepped closer, unable to take his eyes off it.His father always wore it.He remembered seeing it around his father's neck ever since he was a child. No matter what clothes Mr. Boyd wore it.After his death, Mr Cain started wearing it.Mr. Cain then explained, "This necklace possesses a supernatural power. It has been passed down from
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