Malum POV
"Honestus, are you ready?"
"Yes, but I still say this counts as interfering."
"Her mother wanted her to have the right to make the choice. It makes sense to use the original system then."
"Are you hoping to become our champion?"
I gave her an irritated look.
"I may want the blessing, but not enough to take part in this competition. Besides, there might be a way to get the blessing anyway."
She gave me a slight frown like she was trying to figure out my plan.
"You know, if you actually shared your ideas, then I could help you plan and you would avoid more mistakes."
"Just trust me on this."
"Fine, but when the fallout from this becomes apparent you are taking the full blame and I get to make a request you can't refuse."
"Only if the request primarily affects you."
"Dea
