Ren and his team continued exchanging jokes while observing the development of the next individual battles.
The combat between Klein and Roran was especially sad. The troll dog boy fought valiantly, using every ounce of the amplified strength his beast granted him. But Klein's golden lion, now at Bronze rank, simply surpassed him in every aspect. To Min and Taro's disgust, their friend ended up defeated after a battle that, although respectable in duration, was never really balanced.
"Damn Klein," muttered Min when the Goldcrest raised his fist in victory. "I hope someone gives him what he deserves soon."
Shortly after, Kai faced a student from group C whose name they couldn't remember. His victory was equally unpleasant for them. The Gray Wing friends watched with grim expressions as Jin's companion celebrated his advancement to the next round.
