Chapter 83: A Day of Reckoning 2
She presented a complex problem in theoretical mathematics, intrinsically linked to the rationing issue. "Derive it," she commanded, her eyes challenging.
Bayo took a deep breath, centering himself. He could feel the weight of their expectations - or rather, their expectations of his failure. But as he began to work through the equations, the world around him seemed to fade. The patterns emerged, clear and beautiful in their complexity. His enhanced perceptual abilities, honed through supernatural trials, allowed him to see connections that others might miss.
As he wrote, his hand moving swiftly across the paper, he could hear the soft intake of breath from the observers. Even Ms. Jon's skepticism seemed to waver, if only for a moment.