“You know, you look just like all the previous others who’ve failed. With that said, why don’t you just toss in the towel already! In doing so, you’ll at least be able to leave with all your bones intact!” mocked the academy’s representative.

‘You’re looking down on me already?’ Gerald thought to himself with a frown. After hearing that, there was no way he was letting his opponent off easily.

“So, you’re talking big before the fight has even begun? Let’s just hope that you won’t end up being the one tossed out the platform instead!” retorted Gerald in a confident tone.

“Talk is cheap, kid! Regardless, you seem to be itching to die! With that in mind, I won’t be going easy on you! State your name!” scowled the representative as he glared at Gerald.

“The name’s Gerald Crawford! And what’s yours? Hopefully I won’t forget who you are if we ever meet again in the academy!” replied Gerald.

“How ballsy! Alight, listen up! My name’s Ferdinand Gagne, and I’m the class monitor of the