Raziel Phoenix was the only one from their group still fighting in the individual competition. Ray was left with just the blacksmith's and team battles.
Even with his rapid recovery, forging demanded enormous stamina. After discussing it with Kaelan, Ray decided to skip the final round of the blacksmith competition.
It didn't matter much anyway.
He was guaranteed at least second place. A second-grade thousand-refined metal carried too much weight in the scoring system.
"You didn't get injured on purpose just to make me champion, did you?" Rachel rushed in after hearing the news of his injuries.
The moment she saw him, her anxiety evaporated.
This guy was sprawled on the bed, stuffing his face like nothing had happened.
Clearly, his injuries weren't serious.
"Of course not," Ray said around a mouthful of pork shoulder. "My opponent was much stronger than me."
