Reon turned sharply, only to find Xiao Yan standing beside him on the same tree branch.
'W-What? How did he cover that distance in an instant?!' he thought, startled.
Xiao Yan narrowed his eyes.
"Hey, you sneaky little brat… What are you doing here, hiding like a rat?"
A vein throbbed on Reon's forehead.
'...Did this bastard just call me a brat?'
Still, he kept his composure and responded calmly.
"I came after sensing that surge of lightning earlier. Turns out it was a good decision... I got to enjoy quite the spectacle, Grandpa."
Hearing that, Xiao Yan's face twisted in irritation.
'...Did this audacious brat just call me Grandpa?'
But he also composed himself and smirked, his eyes narrowing with amusement.
"Hoh? I'm flattered. But tell me… are you prepared to face the consequences of spying on someone else's battle without permission?"
Reon's expression remained calm, but his thoughts stirred coldly.
