When They Beg, I Rise!

When Alaric heard that, he almost couldn't keep his composure. He hadn't expected Lemira to have such amazing skills!

The leader of IronVow approached Lemira, "I've got to hand it to you, you were phenomenal."

Mastering the twelve-hit combo wasn't something just anyone could do. Since the legend retired, no one had managed it until this girl came along. Lemira's response was cool, "Time to keep your word."

"Alright, I said some nasty stuff during the match about your folks. That was out of line. I was a real jerk, and I shouldn't have said those things. I'm sorry!" After hearing this, Lemira simply nodded, "Watch it next time."

But Alaric couldn't let it go that easily, "That's it?" Lemira looked at him, puzzled.

The leader of IronVow sneered, "What's it to you? Your sister is the one who beat us. If you can't match up, zip it!"

Just as the argument was about to escalate, Lucian stepped in to calm Alaric down, avoiding further trouble.

crowd dispersed after the match, Lemira headed backstage and was met by Evelina, tears streaking her face and her eyes red. The atmosphere turned

looking utterly pitiful. Anyone would be softened

icy; she knew Evelina was putting on her usual

voice was weak, "Alaric, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have

humiliated and figured Alaric would have to rely on her in the competition, hoping he would

expected Lemira to step in and take her place. And to win so brilliantly! Evelina knew she was in

the mess you left? If

shouldn't have cracked under a bit of criticism. I just feared failure so much, I did something really stupid. It

Evelina's tears, the other team members began to speak up, "Come on, Captain. She's apologized.

If Evelina hadn't left, the substitute wouldn't

of helplessness.

turned to Lemira,