Chapter 53
"You have strength you want to expend, then do that in the assessment. Which is about to begin."
Immediately the man finished speaking, silence fell upon the room like a heavy curtain. The chattering, the little whispers, the tension in the air—all of it froze at once. Every student's attention was locked on him.
Max, on the other hand, gave a quiet huff, slipped his hands casually into his pockets, and leaned against a corner wall.
His sharp eyes gleamed faintly as he observed the atmosphere shift. The way everyone stiffened at the man's words almost amused him.
"Now that I have your attention," the man continued, rubbing his palms together, his tone carrying a trace of authority, "the assessment is about to begin." His gaze swept over each of them, lingering just long enough to make a few shiver.
