The vast, spacious jade market fell deathly silent. Everyone stared at the scene, not daring to breathe, standing frozen in stunned silence.
Who on earth was this person? So audacious! They had sent Elder Lawson flying with a single, tyrannical blast of Inner Strength, and he had passed out without even having time to scream.
"Who is that?"
"I don't know. I don't think I've seen anyone like that in Aethelburg!"
"Yeah, I've never heard of a person like that either!"
A murmur suddenly rippled through the crowd. The whispers were filled with confusion, tinged with a faint hint of admiration and fear.
Amidst the crowd's gasps, two figures emerged. The man in the lead was tall and slender. As he drew closer, everyone finally saw his face, and a collective gasp went through the room. The venue fell silent once more.
