Chapter 30 - I Mean No Harm (2/2)

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“As I have just told you, the objects in this roo to my will All I need is to kno to connectdifficult about it,” Alan continued

Calian still couldn’t understand why Alan was saying all this He was about to suggest that Alan slept a little, but could not get the words out

“I wish people’s minds worked the same way—easily et the words out because he saw the knife orna lifted of the desk

“But that is the one thing that can never be done”

The blade, which was sharper than needed be for an ornament, slowly turned towards Calian

Calian narrowed his eyes “Teacher—”

“If this isyour ht it was a joke However, Alan didn’t stop

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The knife flew into Calian’s neck Calian’s hand !

The deafening sound of two blades striking each other rang throughout the study

Complete silence settled in

Alan stared

He stared at the knife that was in Calian’s hand, the knife that was deflected into the wall—

And at Calian’s eyes that were as sharp as the knife’s blade

Calian stared at Alan without a word, and Alan gazed back in silence

It was Alan who broke the silence first

“Please explain”