Chapter song: Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac
Epaphras cleared his throat, not expecting all eyes to be on him. "Well, our taekwondo team has been doing exceptionally well over the past year, and In-su has implemented some strategic plays against Ambracia."
"Yeah, but isn't the taekwondo team missing a player? Have you found a substitute?" Nathanael from House Apollo asked.
"Yes, we have," Agares replied coldly.
Silence fell over the room. A few boys cleared their throats, but Agares stayed silent, not elaborating.
Narcus sighed, his patience thinning. "Hey, you brooding in pain and silence emo wannabe! Can't you ever finish a thought? Who's the new replacement?" he yelled.
Aeneas struggled to keep a straight face, while Maximilian burst out laughing without a care. Nathanael chuckled lightly, but Agares' irritation grew.
"Epaphras, please," he said, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
