The moment they stepped outside the restaurant, the tension snapped like a drawn bowstring.
Spirit Warriors from both academies surged forward at once, no one bothering with another word. In this world, fists and blades spoke far louder than arguments. If someone dared to offend them, they would make sure the price was paid in blood and pain.
Drusilla locked onto Zora the instant the fighting broke out. Her eyes burned with vicious intent, but before she could even take two steps, Reesa slid in front of her, blocking her path.
"Your opponent is me."
Drusilla looked at her with naked disgust. Seeing Reesa dressed in the same style as herself made her feel as if her territory had been violated. "I'm going to throw you into the dirt and make you crawl," she hissed.
"If you've got the ability, then do it," Reesa shot back with a cold laugh. "Stop flapping your mouth like it means something."
