Chapter 20. Unmasking Scar

"What's the deal with him?" I casually glanced in the direction Scar had disappeared before shifting my attention to Hermes.

"Beats me, but trust me, Scar's not some nefarious character." He gave me a convincing stare.

"Alright, let's get back to our training, shall we?" I locked eyes with him, although I couldn't shake off the sense of concern emanating from him. For some reason, it seemed like he cared about Scar more than anyone else.

"You don't have to force yourself to continue training if you're not up for it." I had a knack for reading body language, and I had already deciphered his.

Hermes paced back and forth, his hand on his chin, as if he were concocting a master plan.

"We've got to pay him a visit." He slid his hands into his pockets, a determined look on his face.

"What?!" I stared at him in utter disbelief.

"After the way he just exploded, don't you think it's wise to let him simmer down?" I was really hoping for a concurring response, but alas, he had other plans in min