The judge remained in absolute silence for a few seconds after the minor disaster involving Charlotte Valentine. The tired expression on his face now seemed much more like someone completely reconsidering his professional choices. Part of the arena was still destroyed from Victor's blow, staff rushed through the lower corridors trying to contain the structural damage, and half the participants seemed emotionally shaken after watching Charlotte completely lose her dignity in public.
In the midst of all that chaos…
Victor simply calmly returned to Grace as if absolutely nothing had happened.
Grace watched him return in silence while small fragments of ice still involuntarily formed around her own feet. Charlotte remained further away, being dragged by Emma while still pointing indignantly at Victor.
"HE HUMILIATED ME!"
"You did it yourself," Emma replied immediately, without any emotion.
"SISTER!"
Victor heard that and let out a small nasal laugh.
