He had a knife. Dante went down heavily, the wind being knocked from his lungs. Xnx “Heinako.” Kage said. Everyone was staring at him with mouths agape. Dante stood suddenly, his chair sliding back with a hiss, and vaulted the chair to his right easily. Dante opened his eyes at the sound of Kage’s voice by his ear, whispering softly. Two girls ran from the room, obviously to find a teacher of some description and the sound of their pounding footsteps receded until silence descended again. Lord Hei grunted with pleasure, but then took the knife from the girl and put it back in its place. “You’d be surprised, friend,” Hei responded from the shadows of his hood, not turning to look at him. Mistress La’liel was a poisoner. You are getting out of hand, Sectarian.”
Kage smiled and stood slowly. Kage forced Dante onto his feet
