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Chapter 268 - THE UNVEILING

Chapter 263: The Unveiling

​The roar of the coliseum was deafening. It was a physical weight, pressing down on the pristine white stone of the arena. Arcadia Academy led the Finals 2-1. One more win, just one, and the championship belonged to them.

​Leon Lionheart was being carried off on a stretcher, his body battered, his golden aura fading, but his fist raised high in the air. The crowd chanted his name. Lionheart. Lionheart.

​But on the bench, Michael Wilson stood up. He didn't wave. He didn't acknowledge the crowd. He simply adjusted his glasses, the light reflecting off the lenses obscuring his eyes.

​"Michael," Arthur called out, his voice hoarse from his own battle. "Be careful. That kid... Renzo. He smells like a corpse that's been left in the sun."

​"I know," Michael said, his voice flat. "Stay behind the shield, Arthur. And keep Eric close."

​"What?" Arthur frowned. "Why?"

​"Because," Michael stepped away from the bench, "the game is about to end."

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