After carefully studying the earlier battles, Ray felt no need to expose Lily at all.
Their opponents came from a small town's intermediate academy, hardly worth revealing Class Zero's strongest trump card. In Alfred's words, their only goal was the championship. Ray had fully absorbed that philosophy. Regardless of who stood in front of them, their objective would never change.
And to achieve that objective, strategy mattered.
Lily was unquestionably their strongest combatant. Letting her sit out the early rounds was the smartest move. Saving strength now meant dominance later.
As for Violette, while her combat power during the day was limited, her awareness and timing were exceptional. When the moment came, she knew exactly where to strike.
Raziel Phoenix called her a bright, adorable girl.
In reality, she was a sly little tactician.
