Ryu, who had already become the very center of attention, had his movement scrutinized by everyone in attendance. How could they miss his gaze shifting so obviously toward Pascal Sai?
The indifference on Ryu's face was palpable. In the wake of the silence that held the arena hostage, it was amplified to the point beating hearts suddenly resonated all around. It was as though everyone in attendance was suddenly collectively feeling the very same thing.
Ryu suddenly frowned as he felt he caught onto something faint. But just as he did, the feeling slipped away like a fresh fragrant breeze.
Unable to find that feeling again, Ryu relaxed his heart, his indifferent appearance returning as he stepped down from the arena, passing by Raolin's unconscious body laying just outside of the stage as though it had nothing to do with him.
