"The top student in the Second Year Opener Exams is..."
The pause felt eternal.
"Noah Ashbourne."
My head snapped back to the far end of the room where Noah sat, his smirk now a full-blown grin.
The hall was a cacophony of gasps, groans, and angry whispers.
"No way!"
"It was expected though... "
The voices blended into a chaotic mess, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of disbelief and intrigue.
But then again...he was the academy's brightest student.
Noah Ashbourne, the academy's most despised and arrogant student.
Noah rose from his seat, his movements deliberate and exuding an air of confidence that only seemed to infuriate the other students further.
"Mr. Ashbourne."
Professor Grent said, motioning for him to come to the front.
Suddey a third-year student entered the hall at that moment, whispering something to Professor Grent.
After a brief exchange the student left as he looked at Noah.
