There was no way Malakai could mistake the feeling of death emanating from the covered cart.
He had no doubt about it, there were darkness creatures inside.
Malakai sent a glance around the clearing, and he instantly noticed a few things. The first:
'The number of students has reduced significantly.'
Compared to the other disciplines he'd participated in today, this one had an unusually low turnout. But…
'He's here.'
Malakai's eyes sharpened as he spotted Renlo standing at the other end. The boy looked visibly nervous like the rest of the class, clutching his jutting stomach as though seeking solace.
'He's changed again.'
Malakai studied him carefully. One could say Malakai was… interested in him.
Their earlier interaction during Combat Conditioning had sparked a slight curiosity in him.
At the start of their battle, Renlo had been a trembling mess who could barely hold a sword. But after losing once, as though something had switched, his entire demeanor had shifted.
