With Jasmine's current combat skills, she could easily defeat an ordinary intermediate or even expert Black Level martial artist.
The competition was only a day away. Fade did not let Jasmine continue her training. Instead, he wanted her to rest and prepare herself for the big day.
He also applied for a leave from school to prepare for the Martial Arts Convention.
As soon as he returned to his apartment, his phone rang. He sighed as he pulled out his phone. His eyes immediately widened as he saw the caller ID, and he picked up the phone. "Tom, it's been so long since the last time we talked!"
"Fade, how are you? It's been a while," Tom laughed on the other end of the line.
"Indeed. Is there anything I can do for you?" Fade asked.
Tom chuckled, "Well, I'm in Capital City. Are you free? I would like to invite you out for dinner."
"You're in Capital City?" Fade was surprised. "Why are you here? Forget it, since you invited me, we'll meet and talk in person! Where are you now?"
"Alright. I'm in St. Roland Hotel. Is it convenient for you to come over?"
Fade immediately answered, "St. Roland Hotel is not far from my place. Could you wait for me? I'll be there in half an hour."
He immediately left for St. Roland Hotel as soon as he hung up the phone.
Shortly after, he arrived at the entrance of the hotel. Tom, who was waiting in front of the hotel, greeted him with a warm embrace as soon as he got out of the car. "Fade, you're here. I haven't seen you in ages," Tom said with a huge grin on his face.
"Yes, it's been too long," Fade gave him a huge pat on the back.
Tom gestured towards the entrance and said, "Brother Fade, I booked a private room. Let's go in and eat while we chat."
"Sure!" Fade nodded and walked into the hotel alongside him. "Tom, why are you here in Capital City?" He asked as they were heading towards the restaurant.
Tom replied with a smile, "Well, I came to Capital City this time for the Martial Arts Convention."
"The Martial Arts Convention," Fade was surprised.
Tom explained, "I've been travelling for more than a year, but I wasn't slacking off. I've been practicing martial arts, and now, my skills improved a lot."
Tom released some of his positive energy as he spoke.
Fade sensed that Tom had become a beginner of the Black Level. For a martial artist at his age, his achievement was remarkable.
"You've made great progress. I'm looking forward to your performance at the Martial Arts Convention," Fade patted his shoulder.
"Thank you for your kind words. I'm counting on that," Tom gave him a wink and smiled, "By the way, I came here with some friends. They are in the private room. You'll get to know them later."
"That's great!" Fade replied cheerfully.
As they entered the private room, he saw three people sitting at a round table.
There were two men and one woman. One of the men looked slightly older than the others, about 34 or 35 years old. He looked composed and serious.
The other man and the woman seemed relatively young, about 25 to 26 years old.
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