Chapter 41: An Inevitable Outcome

Allen entered into the indoor annex. A large rectangular room with white stone floors and Doric columns. It was lit by the natural light flowing through the windows on the mezzanine level above them. Employed as an observation deck during examinations and competitions, Captain Armistice could typically be seen surveying trainees’ progress and more often keeping a watchful eye on his most disruptive instructor.

Expecting to see Chiri Krane there as the assigned instructor for that day, Allen glanced around noticing the lack of her presence. Encountering her on a few occasions since their sparring session. Allen had perceived a distinct standoffishness towards him as of late. Although, they did not converse much beforehand either, the deliberate lack of proximity and attention the Witch had shown recently was beginning to suggest a distinct and personal preference to avoid Allen.

Milling past the other trainees, Allen thought that their dwindling numbers seemed more co