The Price of Crossing My Students
Leon continued,
"However..."
"Never mistake determination for recklessness."
"The Eternal Principle Summit Principle Discussion gathers the greatest talents of an entire generation."
"There are ancient bloodlines."
"Hidden prodigies."
"Exceptional geniuses who have trained since childhood."
"You'll face opponents unlike any you've encountered before."
His tone remained calm, yet every word carried the weight of experience.
"If you win..."
"I'll be happy for you."
"If you lose..."
"I won't blame you."
"What matters most..."
"...is that both of you return safely."
The two girls stared at him.
Neither spoke immediately.
Instead...
Their hearts warmed.
That was the kind of Teacher Leon had always been.
He never demanded perfection.
He never treated them as tools to earn glory.
He simply wished for them to become stronger while staying safe.
To anyone else...
Those words might sound ordinary.
But to Selena and Rias...
