Unlike Devi, who came out with happiness shining in her eyes, Nayaka was somber, walking in a heavy mood as if he just received bad news from back home. This alone was enough to trigger a bad feeling in everyone's heart, thinking that the boy probably suffered defeat. As the elder, Master Susanto acted first, grabbing the boy's shoulder reassuringly.
"Don't think too much, Nayaka! One loss doesn't mean anything!"
"Yes! Just look at me, suffering from one loss after another in life, yet still thriving up until now!" Master Ervan added, patting the boy's other shoulder gently. "Don't dwell on it too much. I am sure that you will have another chance in the future to show off your ability."
Sheva wanted to add something here, feeling responsible when he saw his other protégé was down like this. However, the corner of his eyes caught Devi and Bagas giggling silently, and he narrowed his eyes in suspicion.
"Nayaka… Tell me the truth, did you really lose the game or not?"
