Elder Eliot snorted, ignoring Elder Rick’s question.

However, this did not deter Elder Rick as he pursed his lips, looking like he suddenly thought about something. “That brat is the best candidate, but at the end of the day, he’s just a sixth-grade alchemist, and he’ll no doubt affect the team negatively. If he does, and even if our valley wins by then, he’d receive punishment. It’s quite a pity, since Jack is quite talented.”

His snide remarks sounded harsh to the ear. Elder Rick had just so firmly said that he did not have a grudge against Jack, yet he so openly said such things! No doubt was he a bitter person, through and through. Elder Eliot felt a surge of rage in his heart. Just as he was about to shout and curse, however, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from the distance. All of the elders looked toward the source of the noise at the same time.

They saw Elder Maurice walking in with Mr. Zayne, both seemingly calm as they headed into the hall. Far behind them were Jack and the others. At that moment, their expressions were incredibly serious, but Elder Maurice walked in with a stern look.

started to feel worried. Before Elder Maurice even arrived at the middle of the hall, Elder

Elder Eliot, and Elder Baggins walked away from their little debate at the

was the merit log Elder Maurice had prepared. Everything that happened in the tournament was recorded

the moment he arrived at the center of the hall. At the same time, Jack looked his way, too. Elder Rick snorted

matter how good he was, Jack was still a sixth-grade alchemist. Jack

talk about anything else for now,” said Elder Turner anxiously.

not a part to scoff at; they must have had a trtunp card. He did not know if Elder Maurice and the others would be able to deal with it. If they lost the tournament, it would be a massive blow to Phoenix Valley. It

he looked

words felt like waves that splashed everyone, and the atmosphere inside

breathed out a sigh of relief as he happily patted Elder Maurice on his shoulder.

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