His body was filled with strength, and his perception sharpened. He narrowed his eyes and captured Dray in his eyes. The short boy was like a wrung cloth the way he was standing, waiting for the slightest push to lurch forward.
An aura of bitter coldness warped around Riven, coiling around his limbs. The two faced each other and the space between them tensed as they waited for the signal to start.
Riven smiled. He really didn't think of Dray as an opponent, rather like a boy he should teach some things.
Tong was perfectly at ease where he was standing. Jasper had gone to join him. "Senior Brother Tong, this boy is really courting death by challenging you and by getting close to Senior Sister Kivara!"
Suddenly, Jasper felt a pressure envelop him like a ferocious beast was about to swallow him. His heart galloped in his chest and his breath froze. He stiffened and turned to Tong, who was watching him with eyes that were filled with cold.
