Although they were reluctant to accept His Majesty the King's invitation, everyone except the injured Cross steeled themselves and attended.
However, they made their exits quickly.
Before long, only Bruno, Blanche, and Ronin remained in the vast dining hall.
Bruno took the towel a servant handed him and elegantly wiped his mouth. "I thought you would continue to demand compensation from them even after I delivered their punishment."
Ronin smiled. "Your Majesty has already made arrangements for me, so of course I won't pursue them for it."
"Oh? Does that mean you're confident you can win the tournament championship?"
"I will do my best, Your Majesty!"
Once word spread of how Bruno handled the matter today, the rumors about Ronin were largely discredited.
Once the tournament begins and Ronin defeats the finest talents of Golden Feather City, his newfound fame will completely overshadow the scandals of his past.
