Chapter 85: Introduction of Rulers
The stadium buzzed with anticipation as King Louis of Valtania’s speech drew to a close. His final words hung in the air, the crowd’s applause reverberating around the arena. But before the energy could fade, the host, John, bounded forward with a grin, rallying the audience.
"Don’t let the applause die down now!" he announced, his voice carrying. "Let’s give a warm welcome to the King of Aryavarta — His Majesty Veerendra Singh!"
A ripple of excitement spread through the crowd as King Veerendra, adorned in regal saffron robes trimmed with gold, strode forward. His calm demeanor was matched by the subtle power in his every movement. He took the mic, his deep voice echoing through the stadium.
"I wish all of you the very best of luck," he said, his tone kind yet commanding. "I look forward to seeing your talents shine on this great stage."
The crowd responded with respectful applause, which quickly died down as John flashed a smile, taking back the mic.
"And now, please welcome the Queen of Calonia — Ivanka Volchenko!"
A hush swept through the crowd as a tall woman in a gleaming white dress, draped in luxurious fur and diamonds, made her entrance. Her presence was magnetic, yet there was something about her that screamed confidence — bordering on arrogance. With a dramatic flick of her curled hair, Queen Ivanka approached the podium and tapped the mic twice.
"Ahem..." She cleared her throat before speaking in a silky tone.
"I know Calonia will win this year’s tournament, of course."
Her laughter was light but filled with an air of superiority.
"But still, I wish you all the best. Try your hardest, won’t you?"