Patriarch Calcetti also wasn't happy to hear that Arthur wouldn't participate. He was one of the first to hear about it. In fact, he heard it as soon as Arthur told his mother. Nothing that went on in the ship could escape his eyes and ears.
He had a lot to lose because of Arthur's decision, but he didn't try to convince Arthur to participate in the test.
He simply sighed when he heard that. Then he muttered to himself, "He is right. It is not worth it for him."
The test hadn't begun yet, so there was no one else in the room with him. He was alone physically, but there were others who were with him mentally.
Someone laughed in his ear and said, "How about that? It seems that you're going to lose this round. Your ace has decided not to participate in the test."
Calcetti scowled and asked, "Were you spying on that boy? You're such a creep."
"I have to spy on him, or I will lose like last time. I don't care if I am a creep. At least I'm not the only one."
