Chapter 6

As Eric came charging at me, I stayed perfectly calm.

Right before he reached me, I stepped aside, dodging him with ease.

At the same moment, I casually stuck out my foot, tripping him up.

Eric completely lost his balance.

He staggered forward in embarrassment and slammed his head right into the wall ahead.

The dull thud echoed through the quiet hallway, loud and clear.

He probably never expected someone who always looked so timid and delicate to have moves like that.

I'd been training in combat for three years, and it wasn't just for show.

I'd started learning to…