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Chapter 431 - When the Courtesy Ends

The official leans closer, watching the screen. He doesn't say anything yet, but the crowd's whispers rise.

"That's over…

"Only ten grams..."

"So close…"

Jade's jaw tightens almost imperceptibly. He straightens a fraction, eyes narrowing. He doesn't like this.

The number holds, and the official finally speaks.

"Please step down and try again."

Ryoma steps off slowly. Hiroshi leans in, voice low and urgent. Ryoma nods once, already knowing what he needs to do.

He steps back onto the scale. This time, he empties his lungs completely. Every last bit of air leaves his chest. His abdomen draws inward, ribs sharp beneath skin.

Then he tightens, flexing everything; legs, core, back.

"Aaarrrgh…"

The sound tears out of him as his body locks down. And the digits actually flicker; 61.21 to 61.20.

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