WMS7: Chapter 9

"Atlas!"

I was heading to my room when someone called me. I halted in the middle of the hallway, took a deep breath, and put on a stoic expression before I turned around to face him. It was Grandpa. I don't know what he wants again.

I stood there. Didn't bother to welcome or greet him. I just waited for him as he walked sluggishly closer to my spot.

"When are you leaving?" he asked as he continued walking. His voice is low but echoing in the hallway.

I am not surprised if he found out about it. I know it was Ichiro who told him. I didn't ask his permission to go home because I knew, he would just do everything to change my mind.

"So, you already know?" I scoff.

He chuckled. His hand is busy with his stick drawing an invisible line on the carpeted floor while looking down at it.

"Do you think, there is some secret that won't be able to reach my knowledge?" He lifted his head and looked at me.

I met his gaze confidently and intensely. Ever since I have been here. I didn't get inti