Chapter 70: Hidden Skills and High Stakes
(Aspen's POV)
The magical scoring system’s glow dimmed slowly, but its radiant impression lingered. Around the training ground, the crowd murmured in fragmented disbelief. I kept my demeanor carefully composed, folding my hands neatly in front of me. I cast a glance at Ethan, allowing my facade to deepen with a slight dip of my chin.
Ethan, beaming with pride, stormed forward like an overeager pup. His golden eyes sparkled with excitement, his grin uncontainable. "Aspen!" he practically shouted. His voice boomed across the quietened ring. "You absolutely killed it! Where… where did that even come from?"
I widened my eyes at him, feigning sheepishness. My fingers brushed against the hem of my sleeve. "I guess… instincts?" I offered softly. M
