'And I pride myself on calling Envy my Master.'
Just as the conversation was about to go further, the chattering around us halted, and the camera flashes echoed continuously, grabbing my attention toward the source.
From the side of the stage, Ruby walked to the podium. The moment she appeared, her mere presence left everyone in awe.
Wearing her Hero Uniform, her boots tapped against the stage's wooden surface. Her crimson eyes, which matched her loose hair, gleamed under the flashing lights. The Hero Association's emblem was carved with metal on her right chest, and a single number faintly glowed red on her left: 07
Ruby's steps halted behind the podium, and the clicking of cameras intensified.
She raised her hand, and all activity stopped. The clicking sounds ceased, and the flashes dimmed.
Her command was absolute.
Tap. Tap.
She lightly tapped on one of the microphones.
