Thomas's statement caused an abrupt and eerie silence to fall over the room. He was sitting with his arms crossed, looking proud and confident as Candace gave him a disinterested glance and rolled her eyes.
"Denied," Candace said with a dismissive wave of her hand. "So, as I said before, Greed is ready for any battle. We have not yet determined where he stands in comparison to the other Avatars, but based on his previous capabilities before his awakening, I am certain that..."
Suddenly, a burst of laughter erupted from the back of the room, where everyone had stopped listening to the dean's speech upon hearing the most absurd thing imaginable.
Thomas, wiping his glasses, smiled broadly.
"Denied? Why? Are you afraid I'll hurt him too much? I thought he was ready."
