CHAPTER 148
A few days had passed since the explosive confrontation with Dave.
Even with the passage of time, the rumors surrounding the duel hadn't receded in the slightest; instead, they continued to circulate with increasing fervor, especially among the second-year students.
Even some of the third-years had caught wind of the story, though most dismissed the account of a first-year matching a "Breakthrough" senior as nothing more than an exaggerated tavern tale.
However, those who had stood at the arena's edge and experienced the sheer pressure of that battle knew better.
For them, it was no mere rumor.
Despite the lingering tension, life gradually returned to a semblance of normalcy for the first-years as they resumed their rigorous schedule of training, studying, and sparring with one another.
During this brief period of calm, Grey was putting in a genuine effort to warm up to his peers.
