After strolling for five minutes, I made my way inside the auditorium.
The students who were once gathered in front of the entrance were all gone—probably taking their seats inside. Slowly walking toward the entrance, I noticed that the number of guards here was fewer than outside.
I could hear loud chatter coming from inside the auditorium, but I didn't pay it any mind.
Once I stepped inside, I was astounded by what I saw before me.
The auditorium was undeniably grand. A massive ceiling overhead, lined with theater lights that illuminated the vast space below. Rows of red cushioned seats stretched out in a step-ladder arrangement, designed for the perfect view of the stage.
At the front, a podium stood tall, more than twenty microphones attached to it. The front row was packed with media personnel and news reporters, cameras and notepads in their hands.
