[Don't buy. It's not a real chapter, real one will be updated soon.]
"The whole academy's buzzing, you know? You and that overgrown ape just made history. Third trial hasn't seen a solo takedown like that in years."
"Wasn't solo," Kai corrected. "You were there."
Corrin paused, then grinned wider.
"Damn right I was. That last combo—beautiful. Almost made me cry. If I wasn't busy trying not to die, I would've written a poem or something."
Kai sighed. "You're loud."
"You love it."
Kai didn't respond—but didn't push him off either.
❖ Scene: Eyes in the Halls
The two walked side by side through the wide inner corridor, headed for the mess hall. Other participants passed by, giving sidelong glances.
Some nodded with hesitant respect.
Some looked away, pretending not to notice them.
And some just stared.
Kai could feel it. The weight of eyes. The shift in air whenever someone recognized him. His senses were attuned to it after years of hiding — after years of hunting.
