The crowd couldn't help but wonder what Ryu was smiling about. Of all the emotions they thought they'd see – distress, anxiousness, worry – they expected happiness the least.
Due to the fact the attackers were allowed to see how Ryu planned out his defenses, the crowd was obviously able to do so as well. This aside, since the Immortal role wasn't allowed to see exactly where the Core was hidden, the Princes wouldn't be able to see these images until after they chose their role. This was another reason why they were sent back to their respective corners.
Ryu took a single leap upward. The Core was taller than even the city walls, yet Ryu cleared the distance with ease, leisurely sitting atop the core with a relaxed expression. Obviously, with his control over the Northern Heavenly Wind, this and similar feats for him were quite easy.
"Ready." Ryu's voice projected outward, stunning those spectating once more.
