Chapter 23: Unexpected Kindness
Peaceful days inside the Sanctum were over. The terror overlord finally returned.
Even from above, I could hear the noises from the first floor. Someone was thrashing in the kitchen. I should just stay in my room, but my stomach was grumbling.
How will my injured arm heal quickly if I don't eat properly? Right. I should say that as an excuse.
Descending on the stairs, I glimpsed Claude stocking up the fridge with a deadly aura. I turned around and began climbing up the stairs again, stealthily. But who am I in the face of a higher rank Seeker?
Probably a zit he can't just ignore.
"Get back here."
And he's the first person I heard who wishes their pimple to come back.
Swallowing the forming lump of nervousness in my throat, I carefully walked in. Even without meeting his eyes, I could tell he was mad. Who wouldn't? All his stocks were gone. Shouldn't he be grateful though? I ate them before they expired!
"I need to eat a lot to gain some fat and muscle."
Jade, where's your pride? You almost slapped him when he called you skinny!
"I only received my allowance the other day, so I have no money to buy my food. But don't worry, I'll pay you. How much do you think—"