On the platform right now, Dove could barely stay on his feet. Thora had her strength under perfect control. He was locked down completely and couldn't even move a finger. He stared at her with pure hatred, his eyes burning with rage and refusal to give in, his fighting will still alive. Thora bent down and picked up the dagger he'd dropped. She spun it once, caught it neatly, and walked over to him. The crowd blew up. What was she planning to do? Was she about to kill him? The academy usually didn't step into Nine Tower fights, but once someone died, they would interfere immediately. At worst, the killer could even face execution. Everyone tensed up. Even Tristan and Ryan felt uneasy.If their boss really lost control, no one there could stop her. Thora stopped in front of Dove, squatted slightly, and looked at him coldly. "What are you trying to do?" Dove snarled through clenched teeth. Thora casually played with the dagger and replied, "Nothing special. Just helping you take a longer break." The moment she finished speaking, her eyes sharpened, and the dagger came straight down. "Ah!" The scream echoed across the entire third floor. Everyone's hearts jolted. When people realized what had happened, they saw Dove's hand nailed to the ground by the dagger. Blood poured out instantly, soaking his palm in seconds. Dove stared at Thora, his face twisted with pain and fury. "You bastard!" She straightened up and said flatly, "Next." She didn't explain. There was no point in explaining. The referee snapped back to reality and rushed over, calling people to carry Dove away. From that moment on, Thora's image gained a sharper, more ruthless edge in everyone's minds. Winning was one thing, but pinning someone's hand like that was another. Even if it wasn't technically wrong, it still displeased some students who upheld ethical principles. But Tristan and Ryan understood that Thora did it for Shirley. With the academy's medical tech, Dove's hand wouldn't be permanently ruined, but he wouldn't be using it anytime soon. Last time in the cafeteria, Shirley had been the one to strike first, but it all started with Dove's filthy mouth and disgusting remarks. In the end, she got locked up alone for two days. As their boss, Thora would never just watch that happen. That was who she was. Cold on the outside, strict to the core. But when danger came, she always took the hardest hit herself. That was why people followed her. She was their belief. Tristan watched her standing there, his loyalty growing stronger. As long as it was her, as long as she was alive, he'd follow her till death. Up in the stands, several figures were quietly observing. If the students below noticed them, they'd lose their minds. They were the top elites of Blue Star Military Academy—the peak figures at the top of the pyramid. Those black-blue uniforms were the dream of every student.Yet here they were, all gathered on the third floor. It felt like gods walking among mortals, which was unbelievable. Tobias chewed on his gum, his eyes carrying a trace of contempt as he glanced at the platform. But he didn't look for long. Most of his attention was on someone else. He hadn't expected that person to appear as well. At the same time, Roxen looked over, surprise flashing in his eyes. Adrian is here too? Is it because of Thora? Just then, another challenger stepped onto the platform, and the crowd erupted even louder. The newcomer was Ferro—the guy who had once landed a punch on Thora.