Meanwhile, in the Arena, a roar of discontent filled the air as the crowd booed and hurled scraps of food at Enel.
He stood in the center, unfazed, his face set in the same defiant expression he'd worn since stepping out of the maze. Jeers echoed all around him, and harsh words were shouted, accusing him of cheating, of disgraceful behavior, and dishonoring tradition. His father, Luca, watched in stony silence, teeth clenched as he struggled to contain his anger. The careful plans and strategies they'd set in motion—all shattered by Enel's reckless shortcut straight through the maze.