(Not) A Vanilla Levelling System

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Horrified, confused, scared.

Susan hurt herself. I don't know where the penknife came from, but it seemed like she had prepared it from the beginning.

"Hey, McKane! McKane!"

It was only a few seconds later that I realised my body was being shaken. Mr Henderson was trying to hide his panic, but the trembling of his body that seemed to be a contagious knee-jerk reaction was something he couldn't prevent when he came into contact with me. "Take her to the infirmary!"

*#*

"It's just a slight scratch, but it's not too deep."

"But, he's bleeding a lot," I said in panic.

"It just looks like it. But, she didn't bleed that much. Maybe she'll just get a little dizzy. Just rest, drink, and take the medicine I'll prescribe later." Mrs Blake patted my shoulder with a smile. "That's because you and Mr Henderson acted quickly."

Still.

I sighed, not wanting to think any further negatively.

"Was she always like that?"

I frowned. "What does that mean?"

"Does she got into some serious trouble, huh?"

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