AOS 24

"Trying to get to me uhh?"

Micheal thought faintly realized that Crown was playing mind games with him.

"That would truly be ironic, I'll say," Micheal began, though he couldn't deny the hint of fear creeping into his thoughts.

"But that's just your assumption,"

The room fell silent as the participants watched the dynamic between Micheal and Crown unfold. Hate looked at Micheal with slight amusement in his gaze, while Wasps glanced on nonchalantly.

"Oh boy! What do we have here?" Crown's words sliced through the silence, his gaze locking with Micheal's.

"Anyways, Let's see if it's your promise or just my assumption, then," Crown added, his tone laced with intrigue.

Micheal stood frozen, staring at Crown's cheerful smile. A growing sense of uncertainty washed over him as if Crown's words were both playful and cryptic at the same time.

"Alright, beside that little play you witnessed.

from here on, I'll be your examiner for these trials. So, call me Crown!" Crown declared, standing effortlessly on the indoor balcony rail with perfect balance.

His demeanor remained cheerful as if the entire room were his stage.

Micheal's eyes widened as he watched Crown's confident stance. Standing with an effortless grace, he perched on the indoor balcony rail like it was the most natural thing in the world.

His posture was impeccable, exuding a quiet confidence as he balanced with perfect poise. His left leg was casually extended, the foot tilted outward, rolling his ankle in a smooth, almost careless motion.

"Now that I know a few things about you, I guess I'll know more about most of you," Crown mused, his voice dripping with casual arrogance.

With a snap of his fingers, guards began to file in, each holding a jar in their hands. Micheal observed them closely, their movement synchronized with Crown's snap.

"Let me tell you one thing about me," Crown continued, his smile never wavering as he leaned forward, the playful light in his eyes turning more intense.

"I only advance those who prove themselves," he said, his words ringing through the room. Now descending casually almost like a show his audience stared in fascination at him.

Micheal was in awe of what he witnessed as Crown just descended casually from a height that was not humanly possible without breaking something as he's descending.

Then Micheal noticed the guards' intense focus as they moved in, ready to take action at Crown's command.

Without missing a beat, Crown cleared his throat dramatically.

"Without further ado…" He grinned mischievously landing with ease and gently on his left foot before the second followed suit.

"Let's get started. Shall we!"

************** ******************** *********