Bab 89: Evil That Springs From The Weakness (1)

Ben's annoyance transformed into a mixture of surprise and amusement. He smirked, sizing up Ken, as if evaluating the audacity of his proposition.

"A duel, huh?" Ben chuckled, his tone dripping with condescension. "What makes you think you're worthy to challenge me?"

Ken's gaze met Ben's, unfaltering and resolute. "I'm tired of watching you torment others without consequence. It's time someone stands up to you."

The tension in the air grew palpable as the students watched the interaction unfold, curious to see how Ben would respond.

A brief silence enveloped the space before Ben's lips curled into a smirk. "Very well, Ken. I accept your challenge."

In that moment, Ben's handsome face contorted with a frown, and his fiery red hair seemed to mirror his deep-seated anger and frustration. The intensity of his gaze conveyed his annoyance directed towards Kevin, as if blaming him for the current circumstances.