Chapter 43: Kaal vs Kevin
The arena pulsed with anticipation.
Disciples leaned forward in their seats, elders sharpened their spiritual senses, and even the torches seemed to burn brighter as the air thickened with tension. The match was about to resume genius of the Kilvish Clan vs the Storm clan, a clash that would decide more than just victory. It would determine pride.
Divya stood at the centre, her twin chakrams still humming faintly from her earlier display. She had been ready to fight, knowing full well the cost. But then—
Kaal approached.
His crimson eyes locked onto hers, his voice low but carrying the weight of absolute certainty.
"I will face Kevin first." A pause. "If you disagree, I’ll fight you instead."
The unspoken threat hung between them.
’She knows,’ Kaal thought. ’In the second round, I could kill her. She’s no match for me, not after I awakened Blood Manipulation. I need a real fight. Kevin is a perfect opponent.’
Divya studied him the way his snow-white hair seemed to shimmer with latent power, the way his presence alone made the air feel heavier. She exhaled sharply.
"Fine. You face him first."
Without another word, she turned and strode from the arena, her chakrams vanishing into spatial storage. The crowd murmured, some in disappointment, others in relief.