Chapter 135 - Breaking the Silence (3)

The training grounds were unnervingly silent, a stark contrast to the usual buzz of elemental practice. The air, heavy with tension, seemed to amplify every heartbeat, every shallow breath. Klaus stood amidst the circle, his hands still raised, the glowing orbs of elemental energy gently revolving around his fingers. The display of mastery before them was so unprecedented that it rendered even the most outspoken trainees mute.