First Year Combat Ring (4)

The entire arena fell silent as every head turned in my direction.

With Uzan's finger pointing directly at me I would've never thought I'd be challenged like this.

"Get up Julian, I challenge you to a sparing match."

I could've thought of all the reasons why it was me, although I had done nothing to be of noticed since arriving at this academy.

Had I known he would've called me out onto the stage I would've backed out without any contest.

"Dude," Tylo whispered, "what did you do to get on his radar?"

Rean and Tylo stared at me, their mouths hanging open in shock.

"Nothing," I muttered.

"Absolutely nothing."

"…."

"The student has issued a direct challenge," Drothgar announced, his eyes finding mine.

"Julian Uzziel, do you accept?"

I remained in my seat, trying to make sense of this situation.