A ripple of stunned silence washed over the audience following Zendaya's announcement of the final scores. The quiet murmurs that arose in its wake felt like the soft whisperings of the wind after a storm. "That... That can't be right," someone muttered, their voice trembling with disbelief.
From one corner, a strangled gasp broke through the hushed murmurs, "But he... He was just a beginner."
All around the arena, the remaining contestants shifted uncomfortably, their expressions ranging from awestruck to fearful, jealous to begrudgingly respectful. Many couldn't hide their shock, their eyes wide as they stared at Johan, their gazes filled with a mixture of awe and uncertainty.
