The excitement faded away, leaving only the hollow sound of wind sweeping across the empty grounds.
Max gave a few short orders, and the Sky family servants immediately moved with practiced efficiency, dismantling the arena and clearing away everything as if the grand events of the past days had never happened.
After Bella finished giving several concise instructions, she turned toward Ethan.
"Mr. Ethan, please come with us."
"Today, my Sky family is holding a small banquet," Bella said gently.
"We would like to invite Mr. Ethan to enjoy some wine and food with us, and discuss the Training Trial together. What do you think?"
She paused, then added, "If Mr. Ethan prefers peace and quiet, we can go to the best teahouse in Blue-Wave City. The environment there is secluded and elegant."
"No need," Ethan waved his hand lightly.
"That would be too troublesome. I'll just follow Madam's arrangement."
He had already decided.
