27 Sinister Confrontations
Rin stood atop the castle wall giving support to the fighters below, unleashing powerful light spells at the soldiers pouring from the castle. Rin sensed a natural energy and ceased his attack. The humming crackle of his magic fizzled out. “I had a feeling that was you, Reins.”
“I have been waiting for this day for twenty years,” Reins replied. The cocky wielder planted his staff against the stone, resting his hands atop its dragon head.
“Twenty years, Reins? Why waste all that time wishing to fight me rather than just simply living your life?”
“Shut up, Rin! I can never accept that the master gave you his blessing over me. I was always better than you. Today I will prove that claim.”
“Oh, will you give it a rest, Reins? Don’t you see it? The real issue he
