Only a handful of people had predicted Iria's victory over Amelia in their duel.

Although many considered Iria stronger than Amelia based purely on individual combat ability, that was under ideal conditions.

Going to face Amelia after dueling so many others in a single day was reckless in the extreme.

Moreover, Amelia was known as the nemesis of swordsmen. Her invincible barrier was impervious to physical attacks, and no one believed that Iria, in her exhausted state, could break through it.

Still, as the top-ranked third-year student, Iria’s actions were seen as excessively courageous, bordering on reckless.

But the outcome …