Malik, with a smile tugging at his lips, leaned in to share some additional details with Yuria.

"But first… we’ll have to wrap up the Ranking Match." "...!" "This time, even the students from the Healing Department will be participating."

Malik's fist brushed past Yuria’s cheek, her swift dodge causing him to smile wryly. He had made the right choice, after all, not to become a swordsman.

Not that he was without talent.

Swish...

…

Whoosh!!!

Being surrounded by so many budding talents made him keenly aware of the multitude of formidable monsters in the world.

He looked forward to …