Paths of Extinction

Chapter 26 Friends No More

After the first two lessons, while Zeke was at the cafeteria, Julia walked up to him, seemingly in a slight rush.

“What are you doing here? I thought you’d be watching.

“Watching what, exactly?”

“Hm?”

Then, the girl tilted her head in confusion and responded, “Your friend, of course. I heard that Rodrick challenged him.”

“He did?”

Zeke put down the utensils and, with Julia following him, headed straight into the arena situated in the First Year’s training facility.

Surprisingly, there was a big crowd made up of many students from all First Year Classe, which was unexpected since the two fighters weren’t particularly famous.

Fylard and his group were present too, standing near the entrance and spectating with huge grins.

Unfortunately, by the time Zeke arrived, the fight was already over. He saw Samuel lying on the ground with a few minor cuts on his uniform and one on his left cheek.

Professor Nayro intervened at the last second and ended the fight, declaring loudly,

“The wi