A tall green hedge quickly appeared before me, blocking Katarou. I had to think of something quick, and I noticed the hedges that stood on either side of the dirt path. I extended their leaves and tiny branches to make a tall and thick hedge. Katarou bumped right into it on the other end. I should have added thorns as payback.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9pcX9PvIV
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I quickly ran up the corridor, heading to the east side. The hedge isn't going to keep Katarou for long, and I had to think of something quickly.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3edh64cyWR
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At the end of the hall, I made a turn to the left and found part of the silk ropes of the spider web at the center of the dorm area that stuck onto the roof, poles, and walls for support. A loud noise behind me was a warning that he was fast approaching.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSt45mg3TdR
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I jumped off the corridor and hid behind the hedges on the lawn. Katarou was much quicker than I had anticipated, as he came around the corner where I had been seconds ago. If he had caught me, I don't know what he would’ve done. I can't run away from him forever. As much as playing defense looked favorable, I still had to find a way to knock him out.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVr2EEsv05
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As I continued to hide, I saw him turn his head, looking around. He started to chuckle.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ17LVC4sGm
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"Playing defense, aren't you, Diana?" he asked as he took a few steps on the corridor. "That's no fun. How are you going to free your friends if you can't fight me?"363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfKaHAy9ig
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The sudden ache in my head almost knocked me out with dizziness. Moreover, from where I hid, I felt like my knees would give in. I felt like falling, which I didn’t. This isn't good; I have to think of something fast.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW1AsIm1LY7
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The pain slowly subsided, and I focused on Katarou as he looked around the corridor. Then he drew out his left hand, and quickly I moved away from the hedge, standing out in the open. He had cast something on the hedges I was using for cover, and looking at them now, I noticed the green leaves and branches start to wither, and they died in an instant. Who is this guy?363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ8OCCTNyK2
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"You can't do whatever you like, like you own the place," I said to him.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBdKsqg8V2
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"And how do you expect me to fight then?" he asked with a crooked smile on his face.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwykqV8vZ1B
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I looked at his left hand, which he used to cast the spell, and noticed the black swirling cloud of aura around it. There's something about his aura that doesn't seem right at all. It's strong, yet there's some malice in it. Why didn't I detect it sooner when we met? Moreover, how can he focus a massive amount of aura around one part of his body? There must be a trick to it.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSdxDjPT8fC
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"I don't know; spare the plants at least," I answered him.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3SSlb3LVT
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"Whatever gets in my way, I will destroy. That's just my specialty."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiXVCPSvQE
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He didn't have to mention it to make me understand. What he did just now is living proof.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyo2q4eIq9f
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Katarou soon came at me, jumping over the hedge with his leg extended out like he was about to kick me. I moved out of the way just in time. As soon as he landed on the ground, he threw another spell at me. The swirling black aura came at me like a small fireball. This reminded me of the fight I had with Pug when he threw fireballs at me.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIAoS1Ea7dn
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He threw another dark spell, and then another. I dodged each one, even when I was sloppy. However, I noticed that each spell he threw at me came faster than the last.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFVbpmDgLD
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Knowing that I couldn’t keep up with his speed, I summoned a green vine from the ground to try and defend myself from the spells. Just as the vine came into contact with it, the vine quickly rotted from the point of contact and fell apart. Damn! I should have learned from what he did to the hedge earlier that natural things like vines aren't immune to his spells.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHLq2cgU0Z
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Katarou smiled at me after reading my face, leaving me wide open for a second. I was a little quicker when he threw another spell at me. I dove and went for cover by the tree on the lawn that had the metal rod hanging from it. That was close. I breathed so hard, relieved to get away from him for a while.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOFMEyOK5HC
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"You're quick," said Katarou. "But you aren't quick enough yet."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm92r8pgIhc
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I sucked my teeth. I know that I’m not; he didn’t have to tell me. Likewise, I had to think of a way to attack him, or else I might rot to death.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQHkygI6AtP
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Footsteps approached the tree, and I knew he was close.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmlECJGhqN
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I didn’t realize at first that I was now on my knees with a sharp pain in my head. My ears almost felt like they were ringing. The pain is only getting worse.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGeI2j8YnF9
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"Mmm, judging by the looks of things," said Katarou as he stopped approaching. "You aren’t so experienced with using all elements yet. I shouldn’t have expected much from you."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gwuhfjj0c
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I leaned my back onto the tree for support as the pain in my head subsided. "Something tells me you knew about it but still decided to fight me anyway," I said.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp2nIK9JHcC
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"Because I’m a curious being. And I just want to know how strong you really are."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJflK5pV1h
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I quickly stood the moment I felt him ready to fire. Strange. Even when I couldn’t see him, it’s like I knew what he was about to do.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34Jr8lwied
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Before he could fire his spell, a large wall of water sprouted from the ground like a fountain, forming a circle around me and the tree. Before that, I had fallen to my knees again to summon the water underground. I hadn’t been taught how to do that yet, especially with the green nature and earth in the way of things. To have pulled this off was impressive when I had a moment to think about it.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXDRGnp3dL
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Katarou had thrown his spell at me seconds after I put up the wall, and I realized that his spell dissipated as soon as it touched the water. I think I found what I could use as a weapon and a shield.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRkRil4647Q
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"Impressive," said Katarou. "But don’t forget that you’re open."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXG6xdIMeCv
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I knew what he meant. The wall might have covered my sides, but there was wide-open space above me, and he quickly came into view, flying in. I moved aside before his feet touched the ground. As soon as he landed, I drew back, flying out of the water barrier. He saw me moving away, and just as he was about to raise his left hand, a vine from the ground wrapped around his arm, drawing it back and stopping him from throwing a spell. Before he could do anything with his right hand, another vine sprouted from the ground to wrap around his right arm as well. As long as the vines don’t come into contact with his hands, then I should be fine.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3ZvyzO36W
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The water barrier fell as I had been standing outside it, summoning the vines. I realized that using two elements at the same time was taking a toll, hence dropping the water barrier. As Katarou struggled to get out of the vine’s grasp, I pulled out more vines to tie up his waist and legs.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPUR4KTX64
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He looked annoyed at first, yet he couldn’t help but smile. "You were ready for this, weren’t you, Diana?" he asked, with a hint of irritation in his voice. I bet he is the type who doesn’t like to lose.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PQDVeD7qT
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"I had to do what I could," I replied.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbGeYwDI5CY
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He struggled a little. "You know this isn’t how it's supposed to work. You’re supposed to knock me out if you want the poison to dissipate. And also, I can just attack when I feel like it."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlCDdQtK4lr
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The feeling I felt at the back of my neck made me realize there was danger behind me. I turn around and find two black spiders, the size of small cars, appear up the roof of one of the dorms. This is what he meant. I needed to knock him out completely for him to stop using his spiders. Is there more to it than I realize?363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPres1nCSDR
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I need a weapon. I’m not sure if water will help ward off the spiders, but I found myself forming a weapon in my right hand using water in the air and shaping it. Furthermore, I solidified the water, turning it into ice. I recently learned this from Stella. Likewise, I created a sword with a very sharp edge. A sword made of either earth or fire would have sufficed. However, I have a long way to go in controlling those elements.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyGiUTrONWj
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A sharp jolt of pain shot through the back of my head, almost causing me to lose focus. I fought the urge to fall to the ground. Katarou scoffed behind me.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQF7cNqgm7
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"You can’t fight off the poison for too long," he said. "You’ll have to fight me, Diana."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6vyrEImHG
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"Yeah, but your spiders here are more like your backup," I said. "I’m not going to lie, but I would rather fight them than you."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99Ksgo5pL7
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"Oh, really?" He clicked his tongue. "But the only way you can stop them is if you knock me out."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJQN4UP1eE
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"Don’t play dumb with me, Katarou. I know you’re lying. And I have a feeling you’re lying about the poison too."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjI2Vggvbmi
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He didn’t say anything afterwards, and that’s when I knew I was right. I have to think of something other than knocking him out before the effects of the poison get worse.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYt0JjvBNOv
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The two black spiders were hairy and sort of terrifying as their black, beady eyes stared back at me. Not to mention their claw-like mouths that would tear me in half if I wasn’t careful. They started to make their way down the roof, and I backed away a bit, sword in hand. I could hear Katarou chuckle behind me.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5UhLPOLH0
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"Give up, Diana," he said. "You still have a long way to go with your training. You’re just no match for me."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjuWTCgyYu
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"Then you should have thought twice about having this pointless match, don’t you think?"363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6J1pyXQTPX
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The spiders were now edging closer as they soon reached the ground. One of them had already gone over the hedge. I couldn’t help but notice their long, black, hairy legs as they approached.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpNF4aKSo9C
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I suddenly put up a water barrier around Katarou. One of them is likely to go after him to set him free. I don’t know for how long I would fight them off, because I can’t hold up the barrier for long either.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRA4PKz7Syc
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One of the spiders quickly charged at me, but I was quick enough to slash my sword at it, slashing at one of its legs. It gave out a painful squeal, then it came at me again, this time attacking with another leg. I backed away quickly to avoid it. I should be careful. Not only that, but I didn’t want to back away too much from the lawn, for I might find myself far away from Katarou or might get caught in the huge spider web with my friends on it.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHEePAOdrTU
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As the spider approached, I also came running at it. Before it could catch me with its mouth, I made a big leap into the air and landed on the spider’s back. The spider partly lifted his front legs off the ground to try and shake me off, but I plunged my sword deep into its back to hold on. It let out an ear-splitting scream.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWrIrrH5Ihx
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I turn my head to see the other spider approach the water barrier. With its large claw-like leg, it would easily break it. While the spider I was on shook itself to get me off it, I went on one knee to balance and keep myself from falling over. As I held on to the sword’s hilt, my left hand started to form another weapon using water. When the water hardened, I held the weapon steadily. It was difficult to balance on top of the spider moving to and fro. Still holding on to the sword, I now stood with my other weapon, which was slightly bigger and heavier than my sword in hand, and steadied myself to throw. Apparently, timing also mattered.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFVyIpLFcwh
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As the other spider was a few feet away from reaching Katarou, I threw the large spear I had formed in my hand with all my strength. I strained the muscles of my left arm, as it was my weaker side, and the spear was heavy. I got lucky, as the spear pierced through one of the back legs of the spider, and its sharp end went straight into the ground, pinning the spider in its place. It let out a shriek.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnDGxU8g01P
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I now turn my attention to the spider I’m on, as it soon lifted its front legs again. This time, I was sure to fall off. But I hold on to the sword etched on the spider’s back. As soon as its legs touched the ground again, I pulled out the sword from its body and started to make my way towards its head. All of a sudden, I got pushed aside and off of the spider’s back. I crashed into the hedges. I quickly had to catch my breath as I looked around to see what might have knocked me over. Before I could even get the chance to move, I found myself stuck in the hedges. It was then that I realized that half of my body going downward had been wrapped in a white, thick form. It was a spider web. How?363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHfReag0EBk
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I turned to see the spider I had struck the spear at. It had squirted out the spider web as it had its back facing me. Even with its legs pinned down, it could still move. Now I see it trying to move towards Katarou. It’s attempting to tear its leg from its body. I've got to stop it.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJbWvA7noa
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I tried to move my feet, but they stuck like glue under the web. The other spider I had climbed on came towards me. This is bad. I could hear a silent growl from it, as if ready to attack me for what I did.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo7QJLglzIs
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I see the other spider finally tear out its pinned leg, and white ghoulish liquid ran down its detached leg as it slowly made its way towards Katarou. Likewise, I quickly started to look around for my sword and found it lying far away from the spider that was approaching. It’s too far for me to reach. And if there’s even a summoning spell out there to bring it closer, it's sad to say that I don’t know one. If I’m going to get out of this mess, I’ll need to act like a spider.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqkr9eFCwo
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When the spider got close, it raised one of its legs to strike. My arms were still free, so I quickly stretched out my right arm upwards and summoned a vine that quickly shot up from the hedge, and it quickly wrapped around the pole up the roof. I quickly grabbed the vine and pulled myself upward, releasing myself from the clutches of the web just in time before the raised leg of the spider hit the spot where I had been earlier.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTdE0nAUAkC
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As I flew in the air, I quickly did a backflip to land myself on top of the roof. Wow, I didn't think I'd actually pull it off. Using the vine to pull me up worked like a charm. But I had a more pressing issue to sort out.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg0DiU3wykl
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The spider with a detached leg was etching its way ever closer to Katarou. I thought of creating another spear, but I was stopped short when I found myself on my knees close to the edge of the roof, holding the side of my head. I had to be careful because I was close to slipping off. When I looked below, the other spider was looking at me, ready for my fall. Luckily enough, I still had my hand wrapped around the vine. I wasn’t going to give Katarou the pleasure of seeing me fall to my doom. He could see me from up here, and I could only imagine the smirk on his face.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjTvfZJLWS
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I slowly stood, catching my breath after the pain and weakness in my knees subsided. Time is of the essence. I need to finish this quickly. But how?363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLshTM7FWw9
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The spider below was starting to make its way up the roof, and the other spider was almost reaching Katarou. I have decided, but I don’t know if what I have in mind will work.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlRHfJdV6rD
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I detach the vine around my hand and back away from the edge to give myself some room for what I’m about to do.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ286ZURSRE1
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After taking a deep breath, I started to run down the roof. Everything happened so fast afterwards. I jumped off the roof just before one of the spider’s legs reached the top. I jumped over, avoiding the spider. The distance between the roof and the ground wasn’t so big. But I had to be careful with the way I landed. I did so with both feet lightly pressed onto the ground, and in a squatting position, I rolled over so fast that later I was up on my own two feet.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL7nAs0iEjs
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I first ran for the sword on the ground and made my way towards the spider, trying to free Katarou. Not only that, but I had to be quick, for I could hear the other spider behind me quickly land back on the ground and start to follow me.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJDDGkGHYpS
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The spider ahead knew I was coming. Before I could get close, it lifted its large abdomen to a certain height, ready to fire another web at me. This time I was prepared, as I quickly went down on my knees, sliding on the green grass to avoid it as the web flew above my head. Still sliding on the grass, I quickly reached the spider and went straight for its other two legs at the back with a quick swing of my sword. It screamed in pain, and the noise echoed all around the school.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTW0KCdh9L1
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Still on my knees, I went underneath the large spider to cut off its last remaining legs. I had to hurry though, as the other spider was close, and if I’m not careful, the spider above me might try and attack with its remaining legs.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhSdwrR2NsG
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As I slashed one leg at a time, ghoulish liquid splattered all over me, and the spider continued to scream in agony. It turned around trying to find me, but with me underneath, I had the upper hand. The spider’s abdomen hit the ground first, as most of the legs had been cut off. I made my way to the front, and I had to be careful to stay away from its mouth. I slashed the last remaining leg and ran off to prevent the now-legless, screeching spider from falling on top of me. It landed on the ground with a thud. It should be grateful. If I wanted, I would’ve plunged the sword straight into its head. With the way it's bleeding profusely, it would probably die anyway.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡES5YUWWeXv
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I started to make my way towards the water barrier. The other spider, seeing what I had done to its comrade, let out an angry roar. It’s really pissed.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX94WwGQl00
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"You’ve angered it, Diana," said Katatou.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHp4XvtGFVE
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"I can hear that," I said.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHw8THx2Th
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"Let me go, and we can talk this through," he said. "Taking it on will be dangerous. This one gets really aggressive when angry."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBkXmEViDqy
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I drop the water barrier and turn to look at Katarou, who is still tied up with vines. He looked at me as I got a little closer to him.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgZji8yeD6
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"No," I told him.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5qpftRzRiA
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Before he could protest, I put up the barrier again, this time made of ice, surrounding him in a closed sphere. I was getting so used to using water that I could now harden it to form ice instantly. Katarou looked at me, confused that I had refused his offer and imprisoned him in a much stronger barrier.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Q7UcPDHAJ
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"Let me out, Diana," said Katarou, as he struggled under the hold of the vines.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcQPYlextdS
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I turn my back on him. If I wanted to, I would have shut his mouth up with vines. I brushed the thought away as I turned to look at the spider in front of me.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiEu5GTgwV
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The spider soon charged, and I knew this was it. I've got to end this once and for all.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrldS0xOcm
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I knelt and placed both my hands on the ground to summon the water from underground, but then a sharp jolt of pain shot through my head, throwing me off guard and breaking the flow.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hXtEHArGp
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The thumping sound of the spider's feet made me aware of its presence, and as soon as I opened my eyes, I found myself getting out of the way just in time. And that gave the spider an advantage.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7L14OWCEJd
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With me out of the way, the spider easily reached the ice barrier. With its legs, it started to hit the barrier, trying to crack it open.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcqfuPeUwnK
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I stood to get my stance straight, and with the spider's back facing me, I started to summon vines from underground, first wrapping themselves around the leg that was hitting upon the ice barrier.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLc34pzVBl
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Just as it was about to raise its other front leg, I brought out another set of vines to wrap around it. It did all it could to pull away at the vines, but I kept it at bay. It wouldn’t be too long till I felt weak in the knees and lost my guard, knowing that the spider would soon have the advantage. I have to be quick.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWuynjfVGrN
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I pulled at the vines, bending the legs of the spider outward. It screamed in pain, and I bet it knew what I was planning to do. Either break or rip its front legs apart.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0iGPvVwkI3
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The spider soon settled itself on the ground as it adjusted its abdomen to fire a ball of web at me. But I was quick, as vines from right underneath it shot up from the ground, wrapping themselves around the spider. The spider struggled as it tried to keep itself up, but the vines wrapped around it started to pull it downward. Doing this was taking up a lot of my energy, and somehow it didn’t surprise me how many vines I was able to control at the same time to trap the spider.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGs9zKaqxyx
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Finally, the legs of the spider gave in, and it soon found itself tied down to the ground. It tried to pull itself up a little more, but found it useless. It soon stood still, realizing that it wasn’t going to go free any time soon.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VYFQ33W6B
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I wiped the beads of sweat on my forehead, glad that the trouble was over. But not quite yet.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUOodQbpTA
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I walked around the spider, making my way to Katarou. It growled at me a little, and I turned to look at its big, black, beady eyes. It fell silent. The expression on my face that reflected in its eyes was one that didn't want to mess with its impudence at the moment. As I looked at myself briefly, I also came to the same conclusion: I wouldn’t like to mess with myself right now.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7rUli3P8b
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I reached the ice-dome-shaped prison and raised my hand. I slowly started to bring the ice down, revealing Katarou.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDYYRqekxm
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“Well,” he started to say, still trapped in the hold of the vines. “That was impressive.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKIrmc4Aok
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“The antidote, Katarou,” I said. I wasn’t in the mood for praise.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5OJCbZDDDH
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“I will give it to you. But you have to let me go first.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTSCVZvprl
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“I knew you would say that.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpeTmFh9GR6
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My fingers clenched into a fist, and the ice that happened to be going down slowly and quickly changed shape into pointed ice shards, aiming at Katarou from all sides. He gulped, and I noticed that he was slowly starting to sweat a little.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFm4yM2ESmg
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“Are you trying to scare me, Diana?” He asked as he raised his voice a little to sound confident. “I know you can’t even kill me.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡofJhrQXX4v
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“I know, but I can torture you if I have to.” I made sure I meant it as I edged the pointed tips of the ice slowly towards him.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUH9ZfB1Nl
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"Okay, okay, you win," said Katarou as one sharp shard of ice almost reached his throat.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOc1rxxm6D
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All of a sudden, the shiny, purple spider appeared out of his sleeve. It started to make its way down the ice shards toward me. I stretched out my left hand, and it bit me. The sting was just the same as before, hurting like hell. But soon enough, I felt a sudden sensation run through my body like cool, fresh water.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlIFTomoUl1
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"There, I did as you asked," said Katarou. I watched the purple spider walk away, back to its master. "Now let me go."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8GMAGyEro
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"Not yet," I told him. "I've got to be sure that the antidote you gave me is genuine."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEv9aqAYRM
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Katarou rolled his eyes at me as he scoffed. "Seriously?" he asked. "It's like I mentioned before. When you win, I give you the antidote. And if you hadn't noticed, time is almost up. The entire school will be awake. You don't want them to see this mess."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN68yWtVpUq
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He's right. Thirty minutes were almost up, and the dorm area was covered with a huge spider web with my friends on it—an almost dead spider and one trapped in vines. Luckily enough, there was no damage to any of the buildings. That would raise concern. But the mess in the middle of the dorm area would also be a huge talk, as there isn't enough time to clear it all up.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJfayY1jgt
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"But you're sure that you've given me the antidote?" I asked.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdV3sQtjPi
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"You haven't had a headache, have you?" Katarou asked. "I've kept my word, Diana. Now let me -"363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDJIAuRVXnM
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Before he could say the last word, the sharp ice shards disappeared, and so did the vines wrapped around him. Strange. I don't think I did that. I noticed that the vines wrapped around one of the spiders also vanished.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4dwgOUcJ7q
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"Well, you really know how to cause drama, Katarou," came the voice of a male behind me.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXRxhi4fqL
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Without hesitation, I turned around with a sword of ice already in my hand to face this newcomer. Standing there was a man of dark skin, also wearing a similar outfit to Katarou’s, but it was a dark blue and white robe. There was something about him that felt familiar, but I couldn’t point it out. Standing on either side of him were Stella and Bob. I lowered my weapon. It seems he isn’t a threat after all.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdxzJCYiEOb
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“Who are you?” I asked.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9FBM5tMeHi
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“An acquaintance of the Butterfly Sect,” the man answered so calmly. “My name is Kasonde."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmuWXNOjmZ
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It's no wonder he felt familiar. He’s Zambian. I never thought fellow citizens could be involved with other sects. Well, there was that one girl back at Butterfly Island whom I also felt was my fellow compatriot. Siphiwe. I might be mistaken, and she probably could be South African.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzvmWUBiIUn
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“I’m guessing you know Katarou here,” I said.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5HM2nkM5G
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Kasonde gave a nod of his bald head. “I’m sorry for the trouble he has caused, but..."363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHyXoDksgxp
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“You couldn’t help but watch everything from a distance.” I interrupted him by finishing his sentence.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9GgOdAuW4
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Stella and Bob shared a look. They clearly know that I’m not happy with how all this played out. Kasonde, on the other hand, looked surprised that I was spot on with what he wanted to say.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR6D5ZpqycJ
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“Uh, yes,” he replied. “Rest assured that we were going to intervene if things went a little too far.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy3d6zC984C
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I scoffed, then muttered, “That’s what you all say.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUZZgGJweX
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Stella stepped in. “We only got to know all this was going on when Kasonde paid us a visit, warning us that Katarou was interested in meeting you. Everyone knows how crafty he could be, and when Kasonde couldn’t find him at their headquarters, he came to the Butterfly Sect looking for you. But that was after you had already left.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPgB6QesXd
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I didn’t say anything. In fact, I didn’t want to.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeHuD5cIyoI
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“For someone who has only managed to learn water and earth elements, she’s excellent," said Katarou. “Mei wasn’t lying when she said she has good fighting abilities too.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhrJozRTpp
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I turned to look at Katarou, who now stood beside me. He was in contact with Mei. Are the two of them friends?363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy8oNEp173S
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“All the more reason why you shouldn’t have come to test her in the first place,” said Kasonde, sounding upset. “You can’t be where you aren’t supposed to be to do whatever you want.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqJDyoDIiZ
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“But it was worth it.” Katarou gave out a devilish smile. “The girl has potential, as you all saw. She’s unlike any of the other rookies I’ve seen. The Butterfly Sect is quite lucky to have her, especially for someone who can control all six elements.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDhAYFJrpe
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“We know,” Bob said. “Next time, please give us a heads-up. We don’t want other sects to know about Diana just yet. It’s already too early for her to be receiving so much attention.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEIXL6wcuq
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“Oh, I don’t think they will be hearing about Diana from me,” said Katarou as he playfully scratched the back of his head. “The same way we got to know about her existence, I bet many supernaturals already know if they were paying attention.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdmiERbg1N
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I raise an eyebrow at Katarou. What does he mean by that? Does that mean there was some sort of sign that showed that there's someone who can control all six elements?363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9Reks3nIb
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Before I could open my mouth to ask him, Stella soon said, “Now is not the time to discuss this. I hope you’re satisfied with your fight with Diana.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNzfZsEkiB
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“More than satisfied,” Katarou said, turning to look at me with a smile on his face. “She fought like her life depended on it, which was impressive. Who has been teaching you combat skills?”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8fNM1CL3Uu
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“No one,” Bob answered. “The first time she was tested, she fought like she knew what she was doing. And it was the first time using the stones for a boost, so she was sharp enough to know what they were used for.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJKpICCoZd0
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I almost gave Bob a glare. I can answer the questions meant for me, thank you very much. My eyes were still fixed on Katarou, though. If I let my guard down for one second, he might let another spider bite me again.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsDsTfbvYxn
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“Impressive, indeed,” said Kasonde. “Have you checked if she had any ties to the supernatural in the family?”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrurdLr1gDB
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“We’re yet to find that out,” Stella answered. "Now, if you don’t mind, you and Kasonde better clean up this mess and leave. We don’t want to wipe away a lot of girls’ memories upon seeing giant spiders around here.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUQJp8hLvK
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“Ah, yes, I almost forgot about that," said Katarou. “I’m glad you’re here to help, Kasonde.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡor7zMO2HO1
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“Don’t look at me,” said Kasonde, throwing an annoyed look at him. “This is your mess, so you clean it up. Our superior is going to be furious with you after all you’ve done.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqu0rJbWF7M
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“I know. I’ll face any punishment that comes my way.” I noticed that Katarou didn’t seem to care. It’s like he’s been through it before, so he’s already used to it.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnzlKbNw5u
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Bob came over to me. “Let’s go, Diana,” he said. “Let them clean up while we wait outside. You need a little clean-up as well.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoONEHRr1u5
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“That’s fine with me,” I said. I was eager to get away from Katarou. Not forgetting that I needed to get this ghoul off of me after the messy fight with the spiders.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRh0tMoumN4
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“Oh, Diana,” Katarou called out to me.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXFBlpmVV0
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I turned to look at him.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOthFCRy2c
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“No hard feelings, okay?” He said this with a smile. “I just wanted to see what you were made of. Hopefully, the next time we meet, you’ll be a lot stronger than you are now.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMHDpaUBdZ
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I don’t know how to respond to him, but I said, “The next time we meet, I’ll behead you.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxHBppKJiO
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Katarou gave me that mocking smile. “Oh, I’ll be waiting. And just know that I’ll be watching you.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUJNxqWt3RR
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I gave him a nod of my head and followed Bob out of the dorm area. Stella followed slowly behind us after we passed her. I had to admit that I was now less angry than I was at first.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpZazmHDrm
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As I waited outside the wall of the dorm area, after Stella cleaned me up with her water magic, I started to hear the sound of a few students' talking and footsteps. Good, they were awake. And I hope Katarou and Kasonde have done a good job clearing up the place.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9jKJAmK4G
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“We better be going now,” said Stella. “Don’t forget that you've got training tomorrow.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfHAnx6Ybup
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“Okay,” I said. I started to turn around and head towards the dorm area when I felt Stella place her hand on my shoulder, stopping me. I turn to look at her.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGzhwlIaJLp
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“We’re sorry for what happened today,” said Stella. “We should have taken extra precaution when it came to your safety.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrNFu87NiV
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"So what Katarou said about other sects knowing I exist is true?” I asked.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAbdfectyF
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Bob answered this time. “Yes. And we overlooked the fact that, just like Lord Vandell came after you, something similar would occur, like we’ve seen with Katarou. Though, unlike Lord Vandell, Katarou had good intentions. It’s also clear to see that you’ve improved so well with the elements. At some point, you even managed to use two of them at the same time.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDOitGEKY3
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“But you still have a long way to go,” said Stella. “We’ll set up a barrier around the school to inform us of any supernatural beings that might come here with the intention of meeting you.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1ciObqyKA
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“Why can’t I just summon you guys for help when I need it?” I asked.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaDinTSW3FE
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“You’re not quite there yet with learning the summoning spell. With the barrier, we would be alerted if any danger happens. We’ll see you later, Diana.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWA3myVvINF
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I wanted to mention that the next time we meet, they are going to have a lot of explaining to do. But I kept my mouth shut, telling myself that it was best not to tell them. They would hear from me soon enough.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VkGLxcZsj
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Stella and Bob started to make their way towards the garage area, and I made my way to the gate. When I turned around for a moment, they were gone.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnSGADscIHJ
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As I entered the dorm area, I found a few girls walking around. There were some with confused looks on their faces. It was best not to ask and continue on my way to the dorm. It’s almost supper time, and someone would ring the bell any minute.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQh9abqKJeH
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When I entered the heart and center of the dorm area, I realized that the lawn that I had been fighting Katarou and the spiders on was back to normal. No loose vines and spider webs; no ghoulish liquid and spider legs everywhere. The hedge that Katarou destroyed was whole and green again. It was like the fight had never happened.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ3MQLrmrcN
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As I continued to look at the perfectly made lawn, two students came my way, one asking the other if they had somehow fallen into a sudden sleep and then woke up. The other girl didn’t seem bothered, as she mentioned that she had been tired and deserved the sleep. It seems there is nothing to worry about.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl4MV7DrZOQ
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I start to make my way to the dorm when I meet Christine and Amanda, who are walking out with plates in their hands. Christine apparently had mine.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtvjKP9t8pV
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“Here you go,” she said as she handed it to me. “We better get going before the bell rings.”363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSitVL2wYU
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“Sure,” I said, and the three of us walked down the hall, heading out of the dorm area, talking about what happened during class like everything was alright with the world.363Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGzH2w8nN2
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