"The next student… Aria."
Not only did Aria jolt in surprise, but Damian also looked over anxiously.
What to do, what to do—he couldn't just let Aria go up like that! But Mr. Smith was too strong; even if ten of him went up, it wouldn't guarantee victory. Perish together? Even if he died, he still couldn't save Aria. But…
Just as Damian was about to jump, he caught Aria's reassuring gaze.
Although Aria was nervous too, seeing Damian even more tense than herself, she couldn't help but find it funny. Her heart steadied somewhat.
She gestured for Damian to calm down, then slowly walked up to the podium. She might not know how to fight monsters, but when it came to high school knowledge, between her and Damian, who knew which of them was stronger!
Damian seemed to realize this as well.
