Sweat beaded on Alex's forehead. He was a strong student, sure, but top ten in the world? A motivational speaker? This was a nightmare in the making for no life person like him.
Marco, overheard the exchange and slapped Alex on the back with a hearty laugh. "Just tell them to be strong and that you'll lead them by example, buddy!"
"Lead them? Marco, I can barely lead myself to breakfast in the morning!"
"Well…" the student council member stammered, feeling the awkward tension in the room. He glanced at the other students, all of them staring at Alex with a mixture of curiosity and awe.
"The point is," he continued, trying to regain his composure, "we're grateful for students like yourselves coming here from every corner of the continent. Aethelgard Academy is dedicated to training the next generation of heroes."