Zeus stood confidently at the center of the arena, his eyes scanning the faces of the elders above. Elder Darius rose to speak, his voice resonating with authority, drawing everyone's attention.
"Zeus," Darius began, his gaze steady, "your control over the thunder element is truly remarkable. You've not only mastered its raw power, but you've also reached the four-star warrior level with precision and strength. Impressive."
Zeus nodded in acknowledgment, a slight smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He could feel the eyes of the crowd on him, but what really interested him was the reactions of the other elders.
His sharp gaze didn't miss the faint, almost imperceptible frowns on their faces, hidden beneath forced smiles.
"They're not as happy as they're pretending to be," Zeus mused, his smirk growing. "They didn't expect me to rise this fast."
