Bab 41: A Karma

With eagerness in his steps, Hobe initiated a small run toward Alina, his anticipation building. "Alina, finally I see you...!" he exclaimed, but his words were abruptly cut short by a sudden shock. His body jolted as he collided with an unexpected, hard impact to his abdomen.

"Aarghhh!!!" Hobe cried out in pain, doubled over.

Without hesitation, Alina reacted swiftly, delivering a swift kick that sent Hobe tumbling across the floor. Her eyes narrowed with a mixture of annoyance and frustration at his bewildered expression, prompting her to follow up with another kick.

As Hobe lay on the floor, gasping in pain, his world spun around him. He struggled to regain his bearings after the unexpected collision with Alina's fierce kick. The room seemed to blur momentarily, and his senses were overwhelmed by a whirlwind of confusion.