Kabanata 99: I'm just looking, I... I won't learn it

Training summer camp, Zone C.

During what should have been class time, Mike squatting in the bathroom, dealing with nature's call. 

From the next stall, he could hear the voices of Maxen Stoneheart and Shadow Nine.

"Master Shadow Nine, here are 16 skill books. Four were damaged during the removal of the skill restrictions. Please check them."

"Little Stone, come closer."

"What?"

A flurry of punches and kicks followed.

The noise eventually subsided, and Shadow Nine spoke coldly, "I'll give you another chance to organize your words."

"Master Shadow Nine, there really are only 18 books left, 2 were damaged! I swear..."

Swoosh—

A blade was drawn!

Shadow Nine coldly stated, "Do you think I'm a two-year-old child?"

Maxen Stoneheart quickly responded, "Shadow Nine, even if you kill me today, I won't betray my Second Godfather!"

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