A few moments later, the Hall was back booming and noisy. The hush that fell over the auditorium as Teacher Nyx returned with the performers was thicker than pea soup. Each student leaned forward, anticipation crackling in the air like static electricity.
Then, she began to speak, her voice amplified to reach every corner of the hall.
"Welcome back, everyone!" she boomed, a smile gracing her lips. "I trust you enjoyed the intermission and are ready for the most awaited moment of the night – the announcement of the Magical Schools' Competition winners!"
"Kaboom! Kaboom! Let's have it!" Bale drummed his lap.
Devarn whistled amidst the seas of whistles reverberating. "Brace your fans, Mi' amgos. It's about to rain heat here!"
