章 181: The Celestial Tower's Trials (4)

Winslow looked at Alex's expression and broke out a cold sweat.

'No. I'm just overthinking things. Besides, I doubt he's that petty, right?'

Winslow wondered as he observed the knowing smile on Alex's face. And from and he could infer, Alex was probably teasing him to make him nervous.

'Probably.'

He hoped.

"Are you guys the only ones here?"

Winslow inquired looking around the large hall. His only option to dispel the rising awkwardness was to change the subject.

"Yeah, it looks like this space is for the gathering of those who pass the lower floor trials. I'm guessing the path ahead will be revealed once everyone arrives."

Alex explained quickly picking up on what the boy was doing. But he didn't mind as there was no point in making a mountain out of a minor issue.

"And how long do you think that would take?"

"Who knows? I've been here for hours already. Ross only joined me a few minutes ago followed by you."