Chapter 106 - Someone Distant Yet Someone Close

Reya shrugged his hands away and stepped back further. "I—I don't know you. Get away," she held her dagger tight in her hand.

The man looked stunned for a second. "Reya.... it's me. It's your father, dear,"

"I said step back!" she shouted aloud.

The nearby participants all glanced her way, confusedly.

'Why is he here.... why now? What does he want...' she stepped back further with the dagger in front of her safely? She did not have the courage to stab him, yet she did not have the courage to face him either.

"It's... it's me, he whispered with a sad smile.

"I don't know you," she whispered, shaking her head.

Peering at her intently, he sighed aloud. "It looks like I met you too soon. I—I shall meet you later. Please do try to recall... I'm your father," he whispered and walked away.

Reya looked at his slouched back and sighed. 'Why is he here? Did he also take part in the test?...'

"Hey, what are standing stood dazedly for," Haily softly whispered next to her ear.