บท 290: Objection

The third seat had originally been his, but he had to give it up to Ezra Zephyr today.

Elder Lo's treatment of Ezra was something Pele was extremely jealous of and unable to accept. It may be true that Ezra was the champion of the ceremony, but so what? It was not like none of the champions of the past had eventually been surpassed by numerous other disciples and returned to mediocrity.

Was Elder Lo really so convinced that Ezra could become the second Sith Wiggins? Even if he has the same talent or – let's assume, higher talent. It will simply rot in this alchemy faction of forsaken peak.

Ezra paid no attention to the many sceptical gazes that were sizing him up. As for the clearly fuming Pele, he too was ignored by the former as Ezra walked forward and seated himself on the third gold mat.

Upon seeing how rude Ezra was, some of the disciples frowned slightly, evidently feeling that this new disciple was quite arrogant.