When the three of them noticed the fairly large group of students approaching, a flicker of tension passed between them.
Not because they were afraid of losing a fight. No. All of them knew that if they could use their full abilities, if they could truly unleash their skills, then not a single opponent stood a chance.
But that wasn't the issue.
The problem was that they couldn't. Not here. Not now. If they performed too well in a scuffle, or if they walked away without a scratch, people would start asking questions. The wrong kind of questions. And getting found out was the last thing they could afford.
"I think this might be the perfect time to test out my new weapon," Liam said, flashing a mischievous grin as he swung the device into his hand and cracked it down against the ground.
A spark jumped from the tip and exploded on contact. The blast hit the floor with a loud pop, causing the approaching students to flinch and recoil.
