Following the direction the people indicated, the middle-aged man searched for quite a while. Yet, he couldn't find any trace of Robin. There were simply too many people here. How could it be easy to find a little girl?
In truth, not finding her was a blessing in disguise for him!
Once the situation with the Caribbean was stabilized, these middle-aged men somehow procured a stretcher and promptly carried him away!
Meanwhile, Austin, watching the competition with great interest, suddenly had someone whisper something into his ear. His expression instantly shifted, and he hurriedly followed the person away.
Returning to the residence, Austin was shocked again upon seeing the Caribbean wrapped up like a mummy. Although he had heard that the Caribbean was severely injured, he hadn't expected the wounds to be this grievous.
Judging by the scene, it was already a miracle that the Caribbean hadn't perished yet!
Who could have struck such a vicious blow? And who possessed such immense skill??
Austin wasn't foolish. To inflict such damage on the Caribbean right under the noses of the Stasi family members meant the perpetrator was absolutely no ordinary person!
"The Caribbean's condition is not optimistic. The only way to heal him is to take him back to the family. This matter cannot be delayed any longer, so we've decided to send him back immediately," said one middle-aged man in a low voice.
To be honest, he was now more worried about how to explain this incident to the family.
Austin nodded, his expression unusually stern for once, and asked, "Just who exactly did this?"
"We don't know clearly yet, but witnesses claimed it was done by a little girl. We find this account extremely bizarre and aren't certain if it's true," the man replied.
"A little girl?" Austin was momentarily stunned by the news. However, an image immediately flashed through his mind—that person was none other than Robin.
Despite her young age, Robin had won every match since entering the competition, already being hailed as a dark horse. Austin had watched Robin's matches; her strength was indeed formidable! Yet, he couldn't believe she could defeat the Caribbean. Still, Robin's image lingered stubbornly in his mind, leaving him quite perplexed!
After some discussion, they decided that a few people would escort the Caribbean back to the family immediately, leaving right away. To avoid drawing attention, Austin and the remaining members would depart a couple of days later.
Of course, this matter could absolutely not be let go just like that. The true culprit had to be found, and this task was assigned to those who remained behind. . Time flew quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already time to compete for the Top 32 spots.
The leadership of the "Dubra Magic and Martial Arts Academy" was extremely excited because, after Robin's match today, their academy would be promoted to a mid-to-upper tier institution. This was something incredibly exhilarating.
Vice Principal Edwin felt immense pride in having unearthed a talent like Robin, further confirming that his few rare books had been worth every penny!
It was no exaggeration to say that Robin's current status rivaled that of the Principal; more accurately, even the Principal treated Robin with utmost respect, speaking softly and politely in her presence. The reason was simple: Robin was their hope—not only their only hope but also their first and only chance to challenge for the championship throne!
Not long ago, this dream seemed impossibly distant, yet now, it was so incredibly close.
Judging by Robin's performances in these few matches, it was as if she were divinely assisted; no one could halt her advance. In the previous round, Robin had effortlessly eliminated the previous ninth-ranked contestant using her incredible methods!
Robin was now known to more and more people. According to incomplete statistics, her fanbase had swelled to tens of thousands. Some children around her age were completely captivated by her, and whenever Robin had a match, they would drag their parents to arrive early to secure a spot. Thus, the scene before them unfolded: as far as the eye could see, a sea of children were waving flags and cheering for Robin!
Unbeknownst to her, Robin had unwittingly created a legend for these children. These children would undoubtedly look up to Robin as a role model, striving to create new legends themselves!
If we talk about joy, there were a few other groups who deserved mention: the students of the "Dubra Magic and Martial Arts Academy's" Wang Class. Robin's achievements brought tremendous honor to the Wang Class, and now, no one dared to look down on them anymore. The Wang Class students often noticed envious glances from other students as they walked around the academy, and many even actively approached them to inquire about Robin's personal details!
It could be said that Robin brought about a massive transformation for the Wang Class; the class was now designated by the school as a key development class, enjoying privileges unavailable to others!
And one more person must be mentioned: the cornerstone of these many honors, Ma Kexin!
She was currently feeling a sense of elation, never having expected that a mere Robin could bring such a great change to the academy, nor that Robin's strength was so terrifyingly potent. She had cut through the ranks without equal! And all of this was intrinsically linked to her own efforts!
Ma Kexin also knew that today's battle was crucial. This was the moment that would decide the Top 32 contestants and also the final day of the elimination rounds. Therefore, she had arrived at the sub-venue early.
In the "Academy Ranking Tournament," there was an unwritten rule: only academies whose students broke into the Top 32 qualified for the academy ranking tier.
This meant that as long as Robin secured a victory today, the mid-to-upper tier ranking for the "Dubra Magic and Martial Arts Academy" would be firmly established!
The competition hadn't even started, but the venue was already incredibly vibrant. The crowd here was much larger than at other sub-venues, primarily drawn to watch Robin's match!
No one could have guessed who Robin’s opponent would be today: it was Harrison from the "Buzhadi Magic and Martial Arts Academy"!
Harrison had initially been relieved that he hadn't run into Laurent or Austin this year. But fate had thrown him against an even more formidable character—Robin! It had to be said that his luck was truly abysmal!
However, Harrison did not believe he would lose to Robin. He had experienced some friction with her in the cafeteria and knew the little girl possessed great strength, but true competition wasn't won solely by brute force!
He had arrived early today to warm up, entirely focused on securing victory in this match. This was his last year participating in the "Academy Ranking Tournament" because he had already been specially recruited by the "Diliggan Magic and Martial Arts Academy." This meant this was his final chance to prove his strength!
He absolutely could not lose! A determined gleam shone in Harrison's eyes.
Yet, his opponent today was no ordinary person, but a monster known as Robin. Even his great resolve and confidence were in vain; they were as fragile as a thin sheet of paper against true strength!
Time slowly ticked by. As everyone waited anxiously, someone finally shouted, "They're here!"
Everyone focused their gaze and indeed saw the figures of Zhong Shenxiu, Robin, and Reese approaching.
"Go, Robin Sister!" a little girl, perhaps five or six years old, shouted in a tender voice while waving a red flag in her father's arms.
Robin’s appearance immediately triggered a small commotion. People shouted her name one after another, hoping to catch her eye. The scene resembled the welcome given to a hero returning in triumph!
However, Robin remained outwardly calm about the surrounding spectacle, simply following quietly beside Zhong Shenxiu, showing no sign of ecstatic joy. For Robin, Zhong Shenxiu was her true happiness!
And Zhong Shenxiu completely ignored everything happening around them; the expression on his face was like transparent glass, showing not the slightest ripple!
Reese, however, was different. He was deeply affected by the atmosphere, so tense he almost forgot how to walk. Especially when everyone’s gaze fell upon them, it made him feel as if thorns were pricking his back! He couldn't help but steal glances at Zhong Shenxiu and Robin, wondering internally: How can they maintain such composure in a scene like this? Truly non-human!
After the small commotion subsided, everyone quieted down because Robin was now stepping onto the arena!
Harrison had been waiting on the stage for quite some time, finding Robin's precision in timing her arrival rather vexing!
When the referee announced, "Match begins," every single person held their breath, their eyes fixed on the center of the stage, seemingly waiting for a miracle to unfold.
Robin stood there calmly, her hands hanging naturally at her sides, without adopting any defensive or offensive posture.
Her opponent, Harrison, showed no carelessness. He unleashed his battle aura across his entire body the instant the match started and gripped his long sword tightly, his eyes radiating a beast-like light. He had witnessed Robin’s previous fights and knew she maintained this exact stance in every bout. To relax now would be a grave mistake!
The calmer the outward appearance, the more hidden the killing intent!
In this moment, he would show no mercy just because his opponent was a little girl, for he understood a fundamental principle: pity for the enemy is cruelty to oneself!
Seeing that Harrison hesitated to move, Robin actually began walking slowly toward him, her leisurely demeanor akin to someone out for a stroll!
This stage was far too small for Robin; her opponents here were far too weak. She couldn't experience the satisfying thrill of unleashing her full power in a fierce, evenly matched battle! Instead, she was forced to hold back and show restraint for the sake of these weaker opponents!
Watching Robin approach step by step, a sudden wave of fear washed over Harrison. He felt as if what was approaching him wasn't a little girl, but a towering, majestic mountain!
"Losing morale before battle even begins" is a cardinal sin in combat. Harrison knew he couldn't let this continue. He shouted abruptly and swung his sword towards Robin.
Everyone tensed up at his loud roar, their hearts pounding with apprehension, for Robin seemed utterly unaffected, continuing her slow, deliberate advance.
Some of the younger children, frightened, began to burrow into their parents' arms, but the scene that unfolded in the next instant nearly made those parents drop their children.
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