Arjun stepped down from the platform.
But something had changed.
The looks around him—
Were no longer dismissive.
They were cautious.
Some… even fearful.
"Hey."
A voice called out.
Arjun turned.
A group of students approached.
Their leader spoke:
"You're new. But you're making noise."
Arjun remained silent.
The boy continued:
"In this academy… power isn't enough."
"You need backing."
Arjun's eyes flickered slightly.
"…And if I don't care?"
The boy smirked.
"Then you'll be crushed."
Arjun walked past him.
"Try."