The air in the training hall felt heavy with anticipation as Peregrine's voice rang out.
"You will now face each other in a demonstration. Please, step forward."
The arena was loud with chatter and anticipation as I stood across from Liui.
Why do I have to deal with her? I thought bitterly, glancing at Liui whose sharp eyes avoided mine.
Still bristling from our last encounter, Liui's expression was uncharacteristically hesitant and almost reluctant. If anything, she looked... awkward. And for a moment, I thought I might be imagining things.
Before I could take another step forward, Kao sauntered up to me, her trademark smirk plastered on her face. She leaned in close, her breath brushing against my ear as she whispered something.
"What the fuck did you just say…?" For the first time, I blurted out, cursing.
Kao just grinned mischievously as she returned to Ao's side.
