Suddenly—
Pressure exploded.
It hit the arena like a hammer.
Ethan dropped to the ground, face smacking the stone floor.
Even the umpire staggered, falling to one knee.
He gritted his teeth and gasped, "M-Miss Seraph… please… control yourself…"
But Serene didn't move.
Her slitted eyes stared down at Ethan like a predator.
"You're nothing," she said coldly.
"You don't even deserve the dirt on my shoes. A man who betrays his sister… isn't a man."
The crowd gasped.
Then a wave of cheers erupted, echoing throughout the arena.
From the stands, Meika gave a small nod.
She agreed with every word.
Serene pulled back her pressure.
The umpire stood up shakily, brushing dust from his robes.
But Ethan remained on his knees.
His dark eyes burned with fury, his teeth clenched so tight that blood leaked from his lips.
He slowly rose to his feet, trembling—not with weakness, but with barely-contained rage.
You'll grovel beneath me like the worm you are,
And I'll make sure of it.
