Chapter 553: A promise forgotten

John had gone around to the last place where Melody was seen but no matter where he looked he could not find a single clue as to where she was. He had scoured every place within the Captial City but hadn't seen even a shadow of Melody or her kidnappers. The people who were also looking for the other missing geniuses were having similar problems. 

It was already the day before the next round of the tournament, but John wasn't able to prepare as he was busy searching for his missing friend... He couldn't concentrate on his training and his mind was drifting around. Even after knowing that the powerful Shadow Clan was trying their hardest to find the culprits he couldn't just sit still and let them handle this. He wanted to find Melody himself, he didn't care if he loses in the tournament. To him at this very moment, Melody was more important than the tournament. 

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