Following The Script
The air stilled after Kingsley made his challenge. Everyone looked at William and waited for his answer.
William sneered in his heart because he had already anticipated this outcome. His years of reading novels didn't amount to nothing! Naturally, he also knew how to downplay this challenge, so he went along that route.
"Why should I fight you?" William snorted. "I don't have any reason to accept your challenge."
"So, you admit that you are a coward?" Kingsley asked in disdain. "I guess the only thing you have going for you is your face."
"Are you jealous of my face?" William asked back. "It's not my fault that I am more handsome than you. If you want to complain, complain to your parents for not being good looking enough!"
William's words made everyone's teeth itch. It was a very blatant provocation, but it was super effective.