The imperial guards all looked away, trying not to laugh, while the students looked stunned at Luan, who was now standing in front of Mateo.
Abigail, on the other hand, was seething with rage, clutching her fists until her knuckles turned white.
"Bastard!" she grumbled through gritted teeth.
Benjamin was speechless as well. 'Seems like my sister is going to have a tough time,' he mused, not really minding it. As long as Luan was useful for the empire, that was all that mattered, and his mother had never been wrong.
Meanwhile, Luan stood in front of Mateo, his spirits floating around him, invisible to anyone but him.
With that signature grin on his face, eagerly awaiting what was to come.
"Are you ready?" Mateo asked, narrowing his eyes as he glanced at Luan. He had heard what he just said, and he must admit this guy was brave.
