What does it mean to be the best? [1]

"Well, here we are." 

Karl's voice quietly echoed as his eyes were fixed on the two individuals standing in the middle of the platform. 

The air was tense, and he felt his throat grow dry. 

Taking a small sip, he introduced the two sides. 

"On the right, we have the favorite of this Summit and the young man who is regarded as the strongest genius amongst the four empires. He's a user with talent in the [Mind] category, in both [Telekenisis] and [Emotive] magic." 

Karl's voice was the only thing that the listeners could hear as everyone watched the platform with their mouths closed, unable to utter a single word. 

Tensions were high and the momentum between the two continued to rise. 

Julien's body continued to 'pop' and squirm as the muscles in his body continuously changed. His changes were evident as his body unknowingly released a certain pressure on those watching.