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Chapter 45

Author: Ari Haruno
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I've been sick for a few days now. Okay maybe sick doesn't quite describe nausea, but ever since Grayson wrecked that deer's stomach before me, it's as if I'm constantly surrounded by raw dead animals.

The worst thing about that is, I can't get around it, I have hunting practice, and guess who has the distinguished pleasure of cleaning up the animal?

No not you.

I wish it was you.

"Again"

I move to block Grayson's incoming attack, but then I'm washed with a hazy wave and end up on my ass against the ground when he sweeps my feet.

"You're distracted," he says standing above me.

"You don't say" I respond sarcastically.

"You still have many loopholes that could get you killed. You need to think on your feet, block but also think of a counter. And your stance isn't rooted that's why you've kept falling over"

Grayson holds out his arm to help me up and I push his aid to the side, getting up on my own, grabbing the small dagger once more.

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