"Getting better?" she asked softly.
Kael nodded. "Yeah. Thanks, Veyla."
"Don't thank me," she huffed, standing up and brushing her hands clean.
"If you keep fighting like that, I'll be healing you every time.", she said and her face got blushed.
Jin chuckled. "She's right. You looked like a raging beast out there. What the hell was that sword of yours?"
Kael avoided his gaze. He didn't answer. The memory of his eyes turning red and his pain vanishing still lingered like a shadow.
The three of them began walking back toward the training ground one entrance.
Other students had already gathered, whispering and pointing. Some stared with admiration, others with fear.
Kael's thoughts turned inward.
(Three weeks… That's when the demons will come. I'm not strong enough to face them. Not even close. But at least… at least I have to get the Ancient Coin. Without it, there's no chance I'll become strong…)
