Elion met his gaze without fear. "If you twist the terms enough, it might as well be."
His eyes hardened.
"You have already betrayed my trust once," Elion continued, his gaze unwavering. "Who is to say you won't do it again?" Then, with absolute contempt, he added, "You can go fuck yourselves."
The killing intent in his voice was so sharp and concentrated that Professor Halbrecht was forced backward in midair, floating nearly a meter away in shock. Realizing he had been publicly embarrassed by a youth, Halbrecht's rage exploded.
"You—!" Halbrecht roared, humiliation burning in his eyes.
Before anyone could react, he shot forward with terrifying speed, his blade aimed directly at Elion's throat, determined to snuff him out instantly.
Maximus could only sigh, not moving to stop Halbrecht. "I tried to give the boy a way out," he said quietly. "But it seems his pride will be the death of him."
