Chapter 412 - 412: Beginning of the alchemy tournament. (2/2)

”What do you think of...” The rest she said telepathically.

”I accept!” Theo agreed at once.

”Humph!” Shina snorted: ”Pervert!”

”Hehe. I'm looking forward to it.” Ariana licked her lips seductively, prompting Theo to have dirty thoughts.

Jka didn't even dare to look and paid attention to the holographic projection. Klin, seeing this, nodded in satisfaction.

”Mhm, this guy's chances of winning are less than 20%.” With his hand on his chin, Theo said.

”Oh, what makes you think like that, Theo?” Shina asked.

”Instead of me answering, let me ask.” Theo looked at Shina: ”Normally he was supposed to have a better chance of winning, but then why are the chances of him winning is just 20%?”

”This...” Shina was thoughtful.

”...”

”Because of the bet?” It was Yuki who answered.

”Almost that.” Theo smiled.

”He gets nervous and doesn't concentrate well when the girl he likes is at stake, so he ends up making more mistakes than he normally does and that is why his chances are low?” Shina said.

”Yes, that's what I can see by looking at it a little.” Theo explained: ”Look at him now, you can see that he is constantly opening and closing his hands looking very anxious. Before, although I vaguely remember, he was not like that, which indicates that it was the bet with the girl that made him like that. In addition, his breathing is a little hurried, which will hinder him a bit when it comes to creating pills.”

”But I realized that the girl likes him too.” Ariana asked, ”So why is she so calm? Couldn't she just let him win and be together?”

”Haha. This is an option, but do you think she would be satisfied with that?” Theo asked: ”Or rather, do you think he will be satisfied with this result? Apparently, he wants to be worthy of her. At least that's how it looks to me, there's no way I can savvy more than that, without talking to him for a while.”

”This is silly...” Ariana pouted as she murmured.

”Yes well. Most men want to be worthy of being around the girl they like.” Theo said.

”Are you like that too, Theo?” Shina asked with interest.

”In part, yes.” Theo said: ”Although not as much as most, I still have my insecurity, and because of that, I am always dedicated to improving, I don't think I am perfect, and I am also willing to change. I'm not talking about a drastic change, like a personality change, but at least I want to be strong enough to always keep all the people I love safe.”

Although it was not Shina's initial intention to know that much, she felt warm in her heart. The girls were also satisfied and blushed when they heard his response. All the girls were also willing to improve and continue to support Theo even if only a little. It also helped to understand that even Theo, whom they have on a high pedestal, has his insecurities.

Presenter Reginald waited for everyone to be silent and shouted: ”Now that everything is explained and everything is ready, let the tournament begin!”

Theo coughed: ”We ran away from the topic a bit, let's see the tournament and see what the result will be.”

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