Chapter 90

After Herbert and the others left, Percy stroked his chin, deep in thought. "It seems like Herbert didn't send those thugs. The way he looks down on us, he wouldn't even bother. "If we don't perform well at the Elite Math Tournament, that'll give him more reason to gloat. So, there's no need to send someone to stop us right now. "Who exactly is trying to stop us from taking the exam?" Scarlett crossed her arms and leaned against the wall. She calmly reminded him, "They're not trying to stop us. They're trying to stop you." Percy sighed. "Fine, fine, it's me. But seriously, who's trying to stop me?" Then, Mike appeared, holding two cups of tea, quickly walking toward them. "Hurry up and drink this while it's hot," he said. "It'll help chase away the cold, and you really don't want to catch a cold now." Percy casually draped an arm around Mike's shoulder, grinning widely. "Mr. Sawyer, what will you reward me with when I bring home a championship?" Mike chuckled. "Let's not even