Chapter 31: Brimming with strength
After the announcements and speeches the people on the platform had left. But the crowd dispersed slowly.
Hex could feel the gaze of the crowd on him. He was the only Squire chosen for a role of authority. Even the geniuses of the other factions weren't put in those roles.
The other factions eyed him with curiosity before leaving the plaza. Only Clannad with Born behind him, gave him a mocking look.
"Congrats dude," Vitor cheered with enthusiasm. He and Aran beamed at him with smiles on their faces. Hex wished they were less loud about it, but at least it broke the silence around him.
The others looked at him with smiles and even joked with him.
"So," a grumbling voice said behind him, "this brat is better than us, Adgar?"
Oron's massive figure overshadowed Hex. He seemed pissed. The Squires around Hex quietened down.
"Should we test him?" Adgar said, staring intently at Hex.
"I have no interest in the post. You guys can take it," Hex said with a frown. He was caught off guard by the announcement but he didn't really care for it.
"Are you showing pity, boy?" Oron growled. He and Adgar stepped towards Hex.
'I can't beat them but if they think they can push me around, they are mistaken.' Hex preferred avoiding fights, but he wouldn't cower from it if he had to fight.