--- [Lett’s perspective]

41473 then 376.

41473 then 376…

41473…

376…

I think I’ve got it; I remember the numbers clearly.

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

I threw paper, she did too.

The first round is a tie; that’s fine.

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

Next up is rock, she used scissors.

One in my favor then.

Nice!

Next is another four, that means paper.

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

Just like the first round, we both threw paper, making it another draw.

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

The number this time was a seven, meaning my first scissor.

She threw another paper, giving me yet another victory.

Come on…

Just one more!

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

The final number in my score was a three, making my move this time rock.

For the third time in a row, she threw paper…

We’re two to one now…

Did she figure out my system, or is she just throwing paper over and over again?

I don’t know, but I can’t abandon my plan.

She wants me to start strategizing around her moves, that’s how she wins.

I need to stick to my guts…

Besides, the next three moves are completely unrelated to my score, there’s no way she can predict them.

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“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

The next number was a three, meaning another rock…

For the fourth time in a row, she threw paper…

Our score is even now; we both need just one more win…

The next number in the sequence is a seven, which means my next move is scissors.

If she’s intending to only throw paper, that’s a perfect counter.

At the same time, she has thrown it so many times in a row that she might expect me to pick scissors, and go for rock instead.

Should I instead go with paper to counter her?

Paper or scissors…?

Paper seems like the logical choice, but…

What if she knows exactly what I’m thinking?

Me deviating from my random sequence of moves could be what gives her the victory…

Paper or scissors…?

Paper or scissors?

Paper or scissors?!

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

I couldn’t make up my mind in time, and used scissors on instinct…

…

It worked out!

She threw scissors herself, predicting I would go with paper.

It’s a tie, but at least I didn’t lose.

Had I gone with my own strategy, it would have been over by now…

I need to trust my strategy; randomly picking my moves is the only way.

Next up is six, meaning paper.

I won’t change my move, but…

This is my last prepared move, what do I do after that if I don’t win?

I don’t have the time to solve a math equation like last time…

Well, let’s cross that bridge when I come to it.

For all I know, this next round could be the last…

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

I threw paper; she did too…

Another tie, and I’m all out of moves!

What do I do?!

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

Out of panic, I forgot to open my hand, meaning I used rock.

She did too…

Tie after tie after tie!

I don’t have time to solve another math problem, but there are other semi-random numbers I can use to pick my moves for me!

For it to be random, I can’t pick and choose; whatever string of numbers I first remember is the one I’m going with!

But what string…

Uhh…

Oh!

My age!

I can use that.

19…

That means rock, then scissors.

What about after that?

I could use the ages of the boys too, but they’re all the same age as me…

I’d rather not use the same two moves over and over again; that’s far from random.

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

Both threw rock…

Yet another tie!

This is getting so annoying!

I’ve only got one more move prepared, and I can’t think of any strings of numbers!

The pressure is making it impossible to think!

“Rock, paper, scissors!” – Lett and Lia

I threw my final move; scissors…

“Shit.” – Lia

She instantly falls asleep, making her fall over.

Her final move was paper…

“Congratulation Lett, you won!” – Leanne

I teleport back up to the other D-rank candidates, and the healers heal the minor injuries she sustained at the beginning of the match.

“Well done!” – Alex

“Thanks.” – Lett

I won, but…

I didn’t have to physically fight my opponent like everyone else here has to.

Did I really deserve it…?

I don’t know, but either way, I’ll make sure my new rank doesn’t go unearned.

I won’t stop growing stronger.

By the time the battle festival rolls around, I’ll prove to everyone I’m no less worthy of my title than anyone else there!

“What a fantastic match! I knew we were in for something special the moment Lia was chosen. But never mind that, we still have two more matches to look forward to!” – Leanne

She spins the D-rankers’ wheel…

“Iggy Lignum! You’re up next.” – Leanne

Like most of these people, I’ve never heard of him before.

Next, she spins our wheel.

There aren’t exactly all that many options left; only Illian and Isaac.

Who will it be…?

“And as for the candidates, Illian Draco!” – Leanne

“I was getting worried I’d be last…” – Illian

Before we get to wish him good luck, he jumps into the arena.

I guess he doesn’t want us to jinx it…

Me and Alex won our matches; Shin lost his…

What about Illian?

How will his match turn out?