Chapter 309 – Hidden Thoughts
The first year had won. All of them screamed out in joy and pride, having beaten older, more experienced students.
This was something most of them hadn't expected, especially after Sky's pitiful loss, but fortunately Cassius had saved the day.
He'd won the third match without even rising from his chair, then won the fourth and final match by proving just how dreadfully strong he really was.
Combining both wins, the first year — and even the second and third years — could now fully understand why Cassius Desdemona, now called White Snake, was truly the Palatine.
It was far too obvious now. After the Opening Ceremony, none of them could imagine a better Palatine than him.
And that, Emrys Stormblessed had no choice but to acknowledge, though laced with intense, bitter resentment.
He stood off to the side, in front of a large boulder, Theophane beside him, watching his classmates celebrate their win.
