Chapter 21

Cecil stood up in shock, her finger trembling as she pointed to the stage.

Wh-wh-why is Kai the opponent?

Wh-wh-wh-what is happening?

"Oh, it's Kai and Xue!" Hana exclaimed happily.

The crowd was noisy, their eyes particularly fixated upon two people among them.

Cecil Lan and Hana Katae.

"A lover's spat?"

"A love square!"

"Or a love triangle?"

Cecil recalled the day where Xue unexpectedly tried to absorb Kai's soul. She immediately paled, lifting up her robes as she dashed down the steps. Hana followed her without a second thought.

"Begi--"

"Hold on for a moment!" Cecil exclaimed, panicking, her haughty mien completely gone.

The announcer paused, stepping aside and Cecil neared Kai, panting slightly.

"Why...why are you here?" Cecil questioned, furrowing her eyebrows.

"Hi Kai!" Hana chirped.

"Hi Hana!" Kai grinned, before turning to Cecil with a sheepish look scratching the back of his head. "Well, I uh...tried to get what you wanted, and my master found out."