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"Won't you just look at who's on my team?" Gary said from the bottom of his heart.

Ryder thought that Gary was talking about him, and so, he mustered an affectionate smile. "You jerk. You've finally come to your senses. Don't you worry, I'll do my best to bring you guys to the next round."

Gary was stunned as he realized that Ryder had misunderstood what he just said.

He was about to explain himself, but Ryder had already put on his pair of earphones, prompting Gary to shake his head and give up on the idea.

'I guess it's good for him to regain some of his confidence first,' he thought to himself.

Nicole was already by then, casually waiting for the contest to begin.

Then, Ryder said, "Even though our opponents aren't from Northon Institute, they're still very capable. So, we can't underestimate them. I'm going to be very aggressive in the beginning. All you guys have to do is support me."

Gary looked at Nicole awkwardly. 'It's sad that Ryder still doesn't know what's going on.'

However, he figured that it was not his place to tell Ryder about Nicole's real identity, and thus, he said, "Okay."

that Nicole agreed with him, as she was just keeping mom. Then, she looked

came over and sat directly

a team, so every contestant who wanted to win could chose the people who were good at computing to

were nineteen contestants who had made it to the semi-final. Zeke had already advanced into the next stage, and half of the remaining contestants

Similarly, their opponents had formed teams with their own schoolmates to maximize their chances of

among them. The

this victory," the three people sitting

he jabbed, "Teasing a

in a flat tone of voice, she said, "I don't need you to stand up for

slightly. 'Why is

opponent could not help but chuckle. "Ryder, did you hear that? She doesn't appreciate your help at all. You should just keep your kindness to yourself. You can't be... in

Ryder was

to step in for his brother, but he noticed a

what I said is right," his opponent continued in an effort

Nicole retorted with a smile on her face. "Seems like your team is really good at running your mouths, don't you think? I wonder what your

a rookie like you! You probably