118 Love This Much!

Even if he went directly north, in a straight line at full speed, it would still take almost two weeks. If he had left with Yee Len then, it would've been impossible to make it back in time to surprise his enemies at the festival.

Mua Kong sat on the chair in his study room. He was hunched forward, his elbows resting on his thighs. His fingers intertwined together tightly as his gaze peered into the darkness, his thoughts shuffling through his mind. The low light gave him an imposing silhouette. He was focused now, like a predator hunting its prey. 

The next morning, the sun rose high in the sky. Elder Mae entered the room, and was greeted with the two boys already up, chatting amongst themselves.

Little Superglue, with his stubby legs ran to the door, stood between the frame and spread his arms and legs wide.