Kai was standing in this arena to survive.
He wasn't playing around.
In order for him to stop being discriminated against and live a life that was more bearable and livable than right now, he needed to become the Red Prince. Elevating his class from Lesser Angel to Angel is not possible; the Chancellor made it clear, so he needed to find another way.
And this was that other way. No other choice for him but to win.
Especially when his life hangs in the balance.
Losing would mean being hunted by the people who wanted him dead, and becoming a criminal for what he did in Aurelian Academy. For him—this tournament was everything. Regardless of his condition, he expected his enemy to take it seriously.
He expected Barbara to come at him with all her might.
But she didn't, and it was an insult.
"Enough, Barbara…" Kai's voice echoed again. "I've had enough of you. Let's end this."
