Chapter 20:Battle Ends

The academy grounds were in chaos. The arena, already battered from previous fights, was now completely destroyed. Smoke and dust filled the air, and the energy from X's final attack still crackled in the atmosphere.

Silence.

Then—**thunderous applause.**

The entire school erupted in cheers, chanting his name.

**"Ape-X! Ape-X! Ape-X!"**

Even the student council member, the mighty warrior with mythical dragon powers and elemental hellfire, lay unconscious in the rubble. He had fought like a true monster, but X had stood victorious.

Breathing heavily, X looked around, trying to process everything. **He had won.** Not just the tournament, but also against one of the strongest students in the academy. And with that victory, he had gained not only the **RM1,000 prize money** but also a level of recognition he had never received before.

He wasn't just "that weak kid" anymore. He was a warrior.

As he stood there, catching his breath, he heard footsteps approaching. He turned and saw **Chellestar.**

Her long silver hair shone under the setting sun, her fox-like eyes filled with something warm—something different.

X swallowed. **She looked beautiful.**

Chell didn't say anything at first. She simply walked up to him, her expression unreadable. Then, without warning—

**She leaned in and kissed his cheek.**

X froze.

The crowd exploded.

**"WOOOOOO!!"**

**"HE JUST GOT A KISS FROM CHELL!!"**

**"BRO IS WINNING IN LIFE!"**

His brain shut down. His heart was beating louder than any war drum. Chell pulled back, a small smirk on her face as she looked at his stunned expression.

"Congrats on your win, X."

He stood there, completely speechless. Was this real? Did that really just happen?!

Before he could say anything, she turned away, her tails swishing as she walked off. "I'll be waiting at my house. Don't be late."

X blinked. **Wait—what?!**

The crowd kept cheering, but X wasn't even hearing them anymore. His mind was racing.

First, he won the tournament.

Then, he won an insane battle.

And now—**Chell just kissed him?!**

Ape-X, the boy everyone once mocked, had just **beaten everyone** and **stolen the heart of the strongest girl in school.**

And for once—he had no idea what to do next.