The Newbie Is Too Strong's
30. End of the Duel
“So it was like that first, Luca. Since the day is starting to go up at night, we'll have our meeting. Don't forget to come to the club tomorrow. But Yudishar, my friend this is what will lead you about anything that you will need to do at the club because technically, I am no longer a member of the club.” Areka said while pointing to the person next to him who has since acted as match referee.
Luca just nodded at Areka's statement and Areka and Yudishar also moved away from Luca. Raia who saw firsthand the victory of Luca brilliantly immediately ran over to the boy. Nina followed him from behind with a complicated-looking expression.
“Wah, I didn't think you were this great, Luca.” Said Raia while hugging Luca enthusiastically.
Seeing that Nina did not respond to anything, Luca and Raia were simultaneously staring at him.
Nina seemed to force her laughter, then she said, “Hehehehehehehe. Congratulations, Luca.” Nina said a little awkwardly. After a short pause, he continued his words, “Sorry, I have to go to the toilet first.” Nina leaves Luca and Raia behind.
Meanwhile, in a narrow corridor, a place that connects the sports arena and e-sport club room, Yudishar walked with Areka looking very worried about his best friend.
“Areka, right this is all right for you? As your best friend, more than anyone I know how much you love our e-sport club. To leave it just for the sake of betting, it was rather..”.
Areka bowed silently with a complicated expression on her face while listening to Yudishar's words. But a moment later, that expression instantly turned into full of optimism.
“What you need to worry about, Yudishar. Isn't the implementation of the school e-sport club entrance selection less than a month away? I followed him to rejoin, didn't I? After all, there are still five spots in the core team that are empty since our seniors graduated. I'll fight to get one of them.”
“Well, I hope everything will go smoothly then according to your expectations, Areka.” Yudishar looked worried.
“After all we are lucky to be able to attract talented young people like Luca into our team even with a little cunning tricks. Anyway, at the high school sports festival this season, I no longer want to see our team become a middle team that is defeated by the top 3 elite schools. Even last year, we were also defeated by Andalusia High School so it fell in the rank of five.”
“Just in this season, our school must be champion. And Luca will soon be the key player who will support the success of that plan. So make sure you take good care of him at the club. Make sure he is comfortable at the club until he is at home there and forgets his intention again to come out. Then it's my job to convince the coach of the decision I'm making.”
Areka looks so enthusiastic while saying it.
Out of curiosity, Yudishar asked, “What did you meet Luca from the beginning, you already realized his talent?”
“That's also what I want to know from Senior.” But at once also heard a voice from behind them that connected the words of Yudishar.
Areka and Yudishar were shocked to death because they did not notice the footsteps of the arrival of the man. They also looked back. Apparently she is Nina.
“Uwaaaaah! Apparently you. Just make it a surprise.”
Nina just fell silent in response to the shocked response from the Areka.
Areka also noticed the intense gazes directed at her, not only from Nina, but also from Yudishar, who hoped their question would be answered by Areka soon.
“Haaaaah.” Areka also took a long breath.
Hearing Areka's reply, Nina breathed a sigh of relief while smiling with satisfaction, “So, Senior did not intend to bully Luca by entering him into the Senior club, right?” Nina asked confirmed.
Upon hearing Nina's words, Areka's look turned red. He shouted, “What silly talk are you?! Do I look like someone who would do something that bad?!” Areka yells resentfully at Nina's poor judgment on her, but Nina and Yudishar only stare at the typical face of the Areka villains in silence while saying inwardly,
“Senior, you do look like that.”
“Areka, you do look like that.”
Nina's expression seemed to turn dark. He slowly said back to his senior, “Luca has been living in the war area and he has experienced many things. Therefore, I sincerely hope that he will be able to feel the happiness that he never felt there in this place. In this peaceful neighborhood. So Senior, I sincerely hope that Senior can take good care of Luca at the Senior club.”
“Hmm. So there he gained his overpowering fighting ability apparently.”
Nina's misunderstanding of the origin of the NPC Luca from within the game was channeled to Areka.
“I've guessed the boy has real fighting experience. Okay, I got it. I'll make sure that Yudishar will always look after Luca well at the club.”
“Eh, why me?”
“Yes, that's of course. You see, on paper, I'm no longer a member of the club. So the task of keeping Luca will be handed to you temporarily until I can join the club again.”
Yudishar accepted Areka's request. Despite being forced, Yudishar actually sincerely wanted to take care of Luca because he also liked Luca's innocent nature and was interested in getting to know Luca more deeply.
Seeing that everything was fine, Nina finally smiled in relief.
Yes, basically Areka did not hate Nina, and vice versa, although Nina was always upset at the arrogance of her senior. It's just that Areka really dislikes seeing Nina dedicate her youth to realizing her dream of becoming an e-sport player. On the one hand, Nina did not like the attitude of Areka who dictated her personal affairs.
“Thank you, Senior.” Nina said sincerely to Areka.
“If you do thank me, stop dreaming of becoming an e-sport.” player
“If that's not possible, Senior.” Nina who had been in a good mood, finally left Areka irritated.
Night came and Luca finally arrived home. But apparently even though she had arrived quite late, Nina had not yet reached her home after asking Luca for permission to go somewhere by leaving Raia to take her to her house.
There were only Rowin and Judith waiting for Luca's return there with a warm smile and dinner served. After dinner, Judith had to rush back to her office. Nina's family really is a busy family.