Silence settled over the room as all eyes shifted toward Edwin and The old man, waiting to see their response.
For a moment, neither of the two men spoke.
But then… "Hah…" A single chuckle escaped Edwin's lips, low and sharp as a blade.
"You… unmatched?" he echoed, his tone laced with disdain. "Is that what you truly believe?"
Ethan's heart pounded harder in his chest, but he forced himself to hold his ground.
"Yes! Unless you can present someone more skilled than me, I refuse to accept your insults!" A tense pause followed his declaration—only to be broken by the sound of old man stepping forward.
"More skilled than you?" The old man's voice carried a hint of amusement beneath its sternness. He glanced briefly at Edwin before turning his gaze toward Alex Reid.
….
Ethan Carter stood rooted to the spot, his earlier confidence crumbling beneath the weight of Edwin's words.
