"Now, we have many events for the preliminary events," Nero said, his voice cutting through the classroom chatter with effortless authority. He stood at the front, posture rigid as always, but there was something different in his eyes today—a spark of what might have been excitement in a normal person, or at least mild interest in his case.
"After the preliminary events, the top twenty ranked students will enter the final event. The Crown Challenge." He paused, letting the name hang in the air. Several students shifted in their seats, exchanging glances. "This event will be explained later, don't worry about it now. Before that, you have to participate in two events from the choices I will give you."
