Chapter 61

He smirks, “Hands up.”

This is when I really take him in. Dante has prepared for this. He’s changed out of his usual business attire for something more comfortable. 

“Isn’t this a bit unfair? I ask, but I hop on my feet anyway, excited for the chance to show off what I’ve learned. “I feel like a level two- character jumping to the last boss. Aren’t I supposed to fight the minions first?”

“Enough complaining. Get into position.” But there’s an amused glint in his eyes despite the hardness of his voice. 

I follow him, matching his stance just as how I practiced for weeks. I’m nervous but surprisingly, the rush I feel is familiar, it’s welcome and I feel myself get pumped up.