Chapter 254: Behind the Door
Charlotte stared blankly at me.
She seemed unable to believe that the question had come from the same person who had threatened to kill her a few minutes earlier. Her brows drew together slightly. Her gaze searched my face as she tried to decide what to say.
Then mana flashed in her eyes.
I saw her draw her sword.
When the cold edge touched my neck, all three students sitting against the opposite wall jumped to their feet.
"Are you threatening me?"
I looked at the sword against my neck, then at Charlotte.
It was hard to understand how she'd managed to interpret my question that way.
Elise hesitated over whether to raise her staff. The swordsman had taken a step forward but hadn't dared to come between us. The archer had dropped his water flask, spilling its contents between the stones.
All three watched us nervously.
What was the point of getting emotional?
It had been stupid to think this girl would give me an answer.
I sighed and stood.
