The ceremony had officially concluded, yet the impact it left behind refused to fade.
Although the arena had begun to empty and the structured order of the event had dissolved into scattered groups of departing students, the energy in the air remained unsettled. Conversations echoed through the wide corridors and open courtyards of Skygate Academy, carried by excitement, confusion, and an almost restless curiosity.
No one spoke quietly.
No one moved on easily.
Because what they had witnessed was not merely a final match—it was something far beyond their expectations.
Groups of students gathered in clusters, each discussion overlapping with another, forming a constant hum of speculation.
"Did you see the moment he stepped through her attack? That shouldn't have been possible."
"No, you're missing the point. It wasn't just about speed or timing. He predicted something deeper—like he understood how her ability worked."
