The scene shifted to Shiline, her movements fluid and deliberate as she warmed up for her 2nd match. Her focus was laser-sharp, her determination palpable. But then, a presence interrupted her concentration.
Lexi emerged from the shadows, a smug, self-satisfied smile spreading across her face like a crack in a mirror. "Looks like your little boyfriend needs support at the infirmary," she said, her voice dripping with malice.
Shiline's head tilted, her expression a mask of confusion and concern. "Who are you talking about?" she asked, her voice laced with a hint of distress.
Lexi's smile grew wider, her eyes glinting with amusement. "His name was Moss, wasn't it?" she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
Shiline's body tensed, her muscles coiling like a spring. "You're the one who fought Moss?" she spat, her voice venomous.
For a moment, Shiline's composure slipped, and a glimmer of rage flashed in her eyes. But then, she relaxed, a cold, calculating smile spreading across her face. "If you really think we're together, then you're as crazy as your hair," she said, her voice dripping with disdain.
Shiline stood tall, her light blue Arua emanating from her body like a beacon. "If you want payback for your bunny-hopping friend, then fight me, not some underdog who feeds on Arkea's crap. Unless you're scared," she sneered, her eyes flashing with defiance.
Lexi's Arua flared, a burst of energy erupting from her body like a volcano. But her expression remained calm, her eyes glinting with a fierce inner light. "Then I hope our fists collide soon," she said, her voice low and menacing.
With that, Lexi turned and disappeared into the hall, leaving Shiline standing alone, her eyes burning with a fierce determination. Her earlier statement had been a lie, a desperate attempt to hide the truth. But now, her eyes betrayed her, revealing a deep-seated rage and a hunger for revenge. The battle lines had been drawn, and Shiline was ready to unleash her fury upon Lexi.
End of chapter 16