In the lobby, before the big screens and complicated-looking computers below, the Elites could be seen exchanging excited hugs while the other schools either joined in celebrating their own or gazed with dissatisfaction.
This was because the total kill points of every school had been ranked.
(Ranked 1st→ Elites→ 25 Kill points.)
(Ranked 2nd→ Sovereigns→ 20 kill points.)
(Ranked 3rd→ Sentinels→ 18 Kill points.)
(Ranked 4th→ Royals→ 17 Kill points.)
(Ranked 5th→ Paragons→ 15 Kill points.)
Elite Metropolitan came first even though they weren't the best. They were literally up against legendary SSS like Elites, to think of it. John, Ash, Kieran, and the girls all knew this. Which is why the look in their eyes when they gazed at Max had transformed to respect, gratitude, and amazement.
"Without you, there would be no winning." Suddenly Kieran walked up to Max and said, stretching his palm out for reconciliation.
