VESSEL OF AN ANCIENT GOD

Chapter 165

“Uh, come on we have to go now.” Jiro paused behind him. Kakashi kept his eyes on Zoa, mute. “Come on, we have work to do.”

“You have work to do,” Kakashi replied in a calm, low tone. His feet remained planted on the spot. What could have made her talk like that? Was she the one who told someone about the demon?

“Stop this, let us go.” Jiro’s breath brushed the nape of Kakashi’s neck. A quick turn around left Kakashi’s eyes holding Jiro’s gaze. “You have to get them out for the preparation, not me.” Kakashi stomped out, leaving Jiro stranded.

The hallways and the footpath through the Arena were scarce with scattered people hanging out.

“Oh,” one of the students yelled out.

“Are you okay?”

Kakashi closed his eyes, clenching his fists. He didn’t see the table in his path. He got to his feet, picking up the fallen table and placing it in its position. Without acknowledging any of them, he fled.

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“Where is Kakashi?”

“Why are you asking me that?”

“Because you both are supposed to