At the entrance, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows with steady footsteps, coming into view of everyone present.
His eyes were closed, his hands tucked into his pockets as he walked into the Duoshuo Railway at an unhurried pace.
Standing in the arena, he radiated an air of swagger, looking every inch the imposing figure.
Of course, it would have been even better if he had not been a little on the pudgy side.
The young man brushed back his bangs, struck what he thought was a handsome pose, and spoke in a slightly grave voice.
"As expected, the real protagonist always arrives last. Doesn't that describe me perfectly?"
The entire arena fell deathly silent, even more silent than when Mo Fan had first made his outrageous boast.
Every freshman and teacher wore a stiff expression as they stared strangely at the fat guy in the arena.
Mo Xie blinked beneath his baseball cap, already having a vague idea of who that fat guy was.
Well, well. I didn't run into him during the special admissions exam, but here he was.
"Huh, it's him?"
Beside him, Mu Nujiao seemed to recall something. Her lovely eyes flickered, and her red lips parted.
"Oh? You know him?"
Hearing Mu Nujiao's murmur, Mo Xie asked her about it.
"I don't know him personally, but I've read some information about him."
Mu Nujiao calmly shook her head, her hair swaying gently as she explained.
"His name is Luo Song. He comes from a prominent family in the Imperial Capital. Apparently, he came to Magic City after a disagreement with his family, choosing Pearl Academy to prove himself."
"So that's how it is. What an inspiring story."
Mo Xie nodded in understanding, silently marveling at how extensive the Mu Clan's sources were.
*They could