Chapter 10: HUMPH!

A FEW DAYS PASS

“Dear me, you have surpassed every one of my students,” said Grandmaster Shui.

“Thank you, Grandmaster,” said Crown Prince.

“Soon, you will be off on your own.”

“It’s all thanks to your teaching.”

Grandmaster Shui laughed loudly. “Now, let’s run along and get some lunch. I’m starving.”

“Yes, Grandmaster.”

“Come child, you too,” said Grandmaster Shui to Bella.

Bella stood still as she thought he confused her with someone else.

Grandmaster Shui turned around to look at her, as she wasn’t following them.

She stared at Grandmaster Shui with confusion.

“Child?” asked Grandmaster Shui staring back at Bella.

Bella's eyes widened. Startled at his kindness she stepped back and shook her head.

“Oh, why is that?” Grandmaster Shui walked closer to her.

Bella didn’t say anything but put her head down. Her messy and dirty hair floated in front of her face.

“What’s wrong, huh? Child?”

Crown Prince clenches his fist tightly together. He was annoyed that such an ugly, du