Chapter 293: Analysis Before The Competition

Sylvia's POV:

Even after Shawn left in a huff, Warren was still getting an earful from his father.I figured that he
wouldn't be able to get rid of his father anytime soon.

Eventually, Flora, Harry, and I decided to leave Warren behind and go back to school first.We settled
down in a cafe to discuss the competition.

Although joining the selection was voluntary, it was estimated that there was going to be a lot of
applicants.

Flora took out a small notebook and started scribbling on it.

She jotted down the names of all the people in Class A.Then she analyzed the list carefully and
crossed out names one by one.

Harry propped his head on his hand and took a sip of his juice dejectedly.

"It's not going to be easy.All the competitors have to fight one-on-one.Only the top six will be qualified
to enter the forbidden forest.So few! What if the referee makes the wrong call? Or what if Flora and I
end up in the same set? Should I let her win or—"

Before Harry could finish his sentence, Flora bonked him on the head.

"You don't need to let me win, you dummy.I'll defeat you with my own strength! Besides, the names will
be drawn randomly.The referees are from the military, so I doubt they will tamper with the names."

Harry rubbed his bruised head with one hand, scowling unhappily.

"You could've just said so.I don't know how Warren tolerates you."



Flora blew her fist and shot him a fierce glare before Harry obediently fell silent.

The more we discussed, the more I began to worry about the competition.

As Harry mentioned, there were only six places that'd make it to the finals.

There were simply too many uncontrollable factors and unforeseeable circumstances.I could fail utterly
if I took one wrong step.

Even the final six people would have to enter the forbidden forest and return with the blue cornflower
before they formally passed the test.

The competition would start with activities in the outermost circle of the forbidden forest.

Beforehand, this area would be cleared up to ensure the safety of the contestants.

However, the ever-changing nature of the forbidden forest was outside human control.

"Sylvia, don't worry.Together, we'll figure out how you can get first place."

Flora patted me on the shoulder, jolting me back to reality.

"Yeah.I've made up my mind.If we end up in the same set, I'll just quit.That way, you can save your
strength for the other contestants." Harry smiled brightly.

"I'll do anything for my friend!"

"Me, too.Me, too.And even if I tried, I wouldn’t stand a chance against you."

Flora raised her hand and echoed Harry's sentiments.

"But what about Warren? He's so strong..."



Harry scratched his head hesitantly.

"What're you talking about? Warren will definitely quit too if he goes up against Sylvia!"

Flora said with certainty, sipping from her coffee with a firm expression.

But this meant that if we ended up in the same set in the first few rounds and they just gave up, they
would lose their chance to enter the elite team.I looked at them guiltily and couldn't help but feel bad.

"We agreed to join the army together.I don't want to…”

"Don't worry, Sylvia."

Harry interrupted me with a serious look on his face.

"Things are different now.I'll be able to join the army sooner or later.There's no rush."

"He's right, Sylvia.Plus, I'm not that strong, so I doubt I'll win anyway.Maybe I'll be disqualified before I
even meet you."

Flora's eyes twinkled with excitement.

"You don't have to worry about us, okay? We've got your back.You just need to focus on winning the
competition."

"Even if you fail, we'll fight for you!"

Harry puffed out his chest.

Seeing the determination in my friends’ eyes, tears welled up in mine.I was so lucky to have such good
friends! It didn't take long before I couldn't hold my emotions back anymore and burst into tears.



All the frustrations that were pent up inside me were finally vented.

"What...What's the matter with you? Don't cry, Sylvia!"

Harry handed me some tissue hurriedly, unsure what to say.

Flora dabbed my tears away while glaring at Harry.

"Why'd you have to say that? Sylvia's not going to lose! “ Sniffling, I said softly, "I've been depressed for
a long time, so I couldn't help but cry when I heard how supportive you guys are.I'm just so glad that we
met and became friends."

Now, it was Flora's turn to cry.

Tears in her eyes, she sobbed, "I'm happy we became friends, too!"

"Come on, you guys!"

Harry's eyes turned red, too.

"Now I'm going to cry." He opened his mouth as though he was going to burst into sobs the next
seconds.

However, Flora quickly covered his mouth and changed the topic.

"Now the problem is the other contestants.There are other volunteers in Class A whose comprehensive
ranking is higher than ours, like that strong guy, Tom, and that mysterious guy, John.They've signed up
for the selection as well."


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