As soon as Alan finished speaking, Francis suddenly reached out and yanked him back.
"Are you out of your mind, big bro?! That's the Vice Headmaster! The Vice Headmaster, for heaven's sake!"
Although Fort and Blanche didn't react as dramatically, they were still visibly stunned.
No matter how strong Alan had become, he was still just a student. Krom, on the other hand, had served as the Vice Headmaster of Lioncrest Academy for over a decade. The difference in their status and combat experience was immense. What on earth had possessed Alan to utter such a mad challenge?
While his companions were dumbfounded, Krom—the one being challenged—was caught in a serious dilemma.
Whether he accepted the duel and won or lost, the outcome would be unfavorable.
If he won, it would be seen as bullying—Krom, a senior, defeating a student. People would say Lioncrest Academy only knew how to crush the rising generation with seniority and authority.
