'Why was he looking at me!? There's no way I just imagined it!' Jash thought, perturbed by the unexpected occurrence.
He had done his level best to not get any unnecessary attention from any key figure, be it a strong hunter or a calamity magnet.
'As if those calamity magnets being here together isn't irksome, even the Emperor!' Jash yelled internally, somehow maintaining a calm exterior.
However, his attention was caught by the Emperor who continued his speech with a very long pause.
"Before I announce the most impressive performance, I would like to express gratitude for playing along with my little game."
His words were steady, not polite in the slightest, yet the nobles clamored otherwise.
"No, no, Your Majesty, it is our blessing to be here today..."
"Your Majesty, we are the ones in luck to have children who could participate in a game..."
