Chapter 1426


    After all, Charlie’s appearance had subverted their perceptions of one another as master and


    apprentice. I t had deeply impacted their enthusiasm, s


    Nevertheless, Kazuki still hoped that Nanako could perform well. 1


    Even if she could not win the championship, based on her ability, she should have no problems


    getting the runner-up spot. 1


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    However, if she could not perform well, she might not even be able to be the runner-up. 1


    Luckily, through the video, he found nothing unusual about Nanako aspared to her usual self. 9


    Nanako herself was not the type of yer to be easily excited. Thus, before her big match, she was


    normally very calm, like how she was resting at the moment. 2


    Seeing that the time was almost up, Hiroshi spoke," Miss, there’s still five minutes before you enter


    the venue." 4


    Nanako opened her eyes, lightly nodded her head, and replied, "I know."


    Hiroshi continued, "Miss, I am on a video call with Yamamoto-san, do you have anything to ask


    him?" 1


    As he spoke, he quickly switched and turned the camera toward Nanako. s


    At that moment, Nanako saw a weakened Kazuki on the bed, and she respectfully asked, "Master,


    how are you feeling now?" s


    Kazuki answered her with a smile, "My biggest problem is that I can''t feel anything anywhere."


    Nanako hurriedly replied apologetically, "I am sorry, Master. I didn''t mean it."


    Kazuki grinned and said, "It''s okay. I have epted m y fate."


    He raised his voice a little as he continued to speak," Nanako! Today’s match is important to you.


    Whether you can get the silver medal depends on whether you win this match.


    "Being a teacher has not been a blow to me, but you are most likely no match for Aurora.


    Nheless, as long as you agree to participate in this match, the silver medal will already be in


    your pocket." 6


    The rules for the semi-finals were to have two yers i n each match. The winning pair would battle


    for the gold medal, while the losing pair would battle for the bronze medal.


    In other words, as long as Nanako won, she could at least bag the silver medal.


    Hearing these words, Nanako nodded earnestly and said, "Master, Nanako knows that she is no


    match for Aurora. Regardless, Nanako will surely try to finish the remaining matches and not let you


    down!" 6


    Kazuki uttered gratefully, "Very good. After winning this match, you will face Aurora in the next


    match. By that time, besides giving it your best, you need to let Charlie see you in a different light.


    Then, take advantage of the match with Aurora to ask Charlie to b e your Master!"


    Nanako smiled bitterly as she answered, "Master, it is impossible for Charlie to ept me as his


    student."


    Kazuki could not understand. He asked, "No one would refuse a talented apprentice like you. In my


    opinion, no one could possibly reject it. Charlie would surely have the same thought. What kind of


    reason would he have to reject you?"


    Shaking her head, Nanako answered, "It is because I a m Japanese." 2


    "What?!" Kazuki frowned and questioned her, "Does Charlie look down on Japanese?" 5


    Nanako spoke, "No he does not, but to him, the Oskians have taught the Japanese too many


    things, and yet, the Japanese have been avenging their grievances for the past two to three


    hundred years, so ..." 7


    Hearing this, Kazuki could not help but sigh and reply, "Charlie has mastered the real high-end


    martial arts. Before knowing of his ability, we had a limited outlook. However, after seeing his


    strength, if one does not have a chance to practice that real high-end martial arts of his, one would


    feel that the practice for the past few years have been wasted."