So, she knew better than to stay.

But then, just as she was about to stand, she felt a hand grab her arm and she was pulled down harshly. She had no choice but to sit back down on the same place she sat. And due to her surprise, she instinctively looked at the owner of the hand only to see Rhys smiling stiffly at her.

"Oh, look at my dear tutor! She's finding a way to escape because she always gets shy whenever I compliment her, haha."

The laugh at the end may seem nonchalant to the others but to Inna, it simply sounded wicked.

Inna held in her frustration as she faked a laugh.

"Ahahaha, what are you saying? I'm quite a busy girl so I really do have to take my leave now."

Feeling her trying to fight his hold on her, Rhys's hand tightened slightly as his smile grew wider.

"What are YOU saying, my dear teacher? Did we not agree for a whole day's training?"

While hearing his words, Inna's mind was currently in chaos.

What the f.u.c.k does this piece of s.h.i.+t want from her?!

The heck did he mean by 'tutor'?

And why the flying ducks does she have to give him a whole day training?!

Jesus Christ, she should've listened to her mother when she said not to go with strangers.

… even if they helped her climb a five-meter wall.

Too overwhelmed to reply, she just smiled stiffly at Rhys. And when Rhys saw that she was completely at a loss on what to say, he smiled in amus.e.m.e.nt.

"But since you've met some of my dorm mates, would you mind if they join in on the training as well?"

Inna's eyes held daggers as she glared at Rhys.

Oh, this little s.h.i.+t!

Why would he try so hard to keep up the act?!

Did this crazy b.a.s.t.a.r.d want her to get into trouble?!

She was about to retort when someone cut her off before she could even speak.

"Oh no no no! It's alright! We're alright! We couldn't possibly impose ourselves on a dormmates' special training! Just watching would be enough for us!"

Orion's humble voice rang along with the grunts of agreements by the rest of the men in the room.

Rhys laughed lightly, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he replied while patting Inna's shoulder. Then, he rested his hand on his shoulder, serving as an anchor to prevent her from running away.

"Well, if you wish to just watch, why not make it more interesting, hm?"

Orion and the rest of the guys all looked at Rhys curiously and Inna suddenly had a bad feeling.

"How would you like to see us spar?"

Inna immediately grabbed the hand that was resting on her shoulder and she gripped it so tight that she was sure that a bone would snap. But she didn't expect for Rhys to be stronger than he let on. He was able to easily withdraw his hand before it could happen which slightly startled Inna.

Then he chuckled.

"Well, looks like my teacher is eager. So, why don't we go to the training grounds now?"

Before Inna could react, Rhys grabbed her shoulder and hoisted her up along with him. Inna was about to shake his hand off when Orion suddenly spoke up.

"Ah, the older batches are occupying the training grounds as of the moment so they're most likely full or heavily crowded right now. That's why we were training in my room."

Rhys clicked his tongue in annoyance. Then, he suddenly had an idea.

"Well, we can always have it in the front yard. I'll just fix whatever damages we'll make."

Rhys grabbed Inna along as they walked towards the front. Inna looked around to plan her escape but Rhys stopped any plans she was making through his whispers.

"If you don't go through with this, I'll report you and you'll be dragged back forcefully to the Magic department. Then, you'll be forced to have community service for a few weeks which includes cleaning the whole of the Academy."

Inna gritted her teeth as she vehemently whispered back.

"Are you actually blackmailing me?!"

Rhys just smiled at her as he continued to walk in silence.

Feeling ticked off, Inna was so ready to just dash out, the punishments be d.a.m.ned. But seeing Orion's and the rest of the guys' glittering eyes of excitement and expectation behind her, she couldn't find it in her to disappoint them.

Because if she were to escape, aside from being reported and suffering punishments, she'd feel like she's going to kill their happiness so she just obediently followed.

Well, she could always rely on her other 'state' to fight that a.s.shole, Rhys.

But the only thing she can't figure out was the fact that Rhys seemed nearly obsessed with messing with her, to the point that she felt as though he's giving her no choice but to follow whatever s.a.d.i.s.tic things he had planned.

And that's why Inna couldn't help but feel her stomach drop in every step she took.

Meanwhile, Rhys was in a good mood.

Unlike earlier where he was in a foul mood because of Raghnall. And to add on to his irritation, someone actually had the audacity to touch his room when he returned. That's why he couldn't help but vent it on the root of it all, that Nana girl.

But then when she mentioned about him letting go of the rope, he was reminded of her earlier maneuver. He knew that without the perfect coordination, power, and speed, it would've been impossible for her to do that maneuver without hurting at least her foot.

So seeing her uninjured, he couldn't help but end up becoming interested in her and her abilities.

And his curiosity doubled when Raghnall refused to tell him anything more specific about her.

And what better way to know more about her abilities than to fight with her himself?

Besides, the academy's been too boring for him nowadays…

So, it wouldn't hurt to have a little fun here and there, right?