46 The Girl with Red Eyes (1/2)

”Kill?” Hana gave her a startled gaze. ”For what?” But the answer was already present in Rina's eyes. The hidden gleam of vengeance and anger. A 12 year old that was asking to learn the art of murder.

”Revenge,” Hana muttered. ”Why not?” In her mind, the small figure of Rina overlapped with someone else, someone she use to see in the mirror. This girl reminded her of her younger self. How . . . nostalgic. Was this how her mentor saw her the first time they met?

”You won't regret it?” She finally probed.

”No.” The quick answer was extremely decisive.

”Then, never look back.” Hana smiled. She held out her hand. ”Then let me officially introduce myself. My name is Hana, an assassin from another world. I'll be your mentor/substitute elder sister from now on.” This was almost the exact same line her mentor had first said to her and the same line she repeated to every recruit she had trained. To think that she would train another person again in her new life as well.

Rina clasped her hand firmly, a understanding passing between them.

”Well then, tell me what's going on with these.” Hana pointed at the yellow ears on Rina's head.

”This is my ability,” Rina said, clenching her paws. ”I cannot control it. It has only showed up 2 times in my entire life. This is the third. Everytime, it vanishes after a few hours.”

Hana frowned. No matter how I look, it looks like Leone's teigu from Akame ga Kill. So cute! A real life mini - Leone ah! She coughed, calming her inner excitenment.

'System, do you know something about this?'

[System is currently undergoing update]

Hana blinked at the tiny flashing red letters. What's this? Update! This damn system didn't mention anything!

But it seems like she could still use her abilities. Thank goodness. Whatever, she could wait.

”Rina, get some rest. Let's start tomorrow.”

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Two days later, Hana watched as Rina ran laps around the courtyard. She had told her to build up her stamina first before anything. Body training was especially important. The dorm's territory was actually very large and suitable for training.

In fact, everyone was practicing these days. Song Qi and Renae both had their own routines. Since school would begin soon, everyone was shoring up for the oncoming year.

”Hana, there's someone who needs to see you.” Renae's yell echoed loudly from her balcony. Hana gestured at Rina to continue and went to see the door.

A girl the same age as her waited patiently at the door with a suitcase in hand. Her red eyes shifting akwardly as Hana stared at her. The most striking thing about her was the hair. Unblemished and pure as white snow. Hmm, she looked somewhat familiar.

”Can I help you?” Hana finally regained herself.

The girl clenched her hands. ”Hello, my name is Aria Xie. I'm a freshman A.S. Academy's combat department. I would like to join this dorm's team!”

”Team?” Hana gave her a puzzled look. ”What team?”