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Fang Shubao
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Tavon
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The first day of the tournament ends with Inen’s speech dominating the public conversation. On the way back to the School of Jaodan, I overhear other travelers condemning Inen.
“He’s an arrogant psychopath,” they say.
“He’s got no loyalty to anyone but himself.”
“That boy is nothing but trouble, a bookworm way too in over his head.”
Artemis has his share to say as well and as soon as we aren’t surrounded by any crowds.
“He’s acting much too soon,” he laments. “While I’m pleased that the young master has acquired a focal point to his ambition, threatening the Trade Generals was probably not the best idea.”
“Wait a minute,” I stop him there. “So if I want to participate in the tournament, I have to do what he’s doing?”
“Correct.” Artemis
