The atmosphere across Heavenly Origin Academy remained silent for several long moments after Lucien's words fell.
No one dared to refute him anymore.
The titled douluos who had been filled with suspicion earlier now stood up slowly from the shattered plaza with pale expressions. Dust covered their robes while cracks spread beneath their feet. Yet none of them cared about their appearance anymore.
Their eyes remained locked onto Alex.
Fear still lingered there.
But now, mixed within that fear, was something else.
Respect.
No.
Reverence.
Because every single person present clearly understood one terrifying reality.
The young man before them was no longer someone they could evaluate using common sense.
He was an existence standing far beyond their comprehension.
The crimson robed noble who had spoken most aggressively earlier was the first to react. His face turned slightly awkward before he immediately cupped his fists respectfully toward Alex.
