Chapter 44: Light
The doctor took Janne from Malik’s arms. Malik waited for a bit then walked to the door. “I will be back. Don’t let anyone inside. Keep him asleep until I come back.” She nodded, and he left. He ran back to the arena and glanced around, not finding anyone. Malakulmawt laughed. “Sorry! I told them that you failed them, and they all ran away!” Malik raised his eyebrows. “I changed my mind… I didn’t fail them. Why did you say that?” He sat down. “It doesn’t matter.” Malakulmawt sat next to him. “You seem preoccupied. Tell me? What happened?” “There’s one student… I don’t understand his situation.” “The one you saved the other day?” “Yeah.” “What about him?” “That’s what I’d like to know…” Malik shut his eyelids. “I don’t have an answer.” Malakulmawt smiled, amused. “Then let time tel
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