EXPLOSIVE POWER

During the moment that Ripply warned Vox, Mikie, Fez, Kief, and Graham, to leave the Velvet Serpent peacefully or face expulsion and Vox reacted negatively by clenching his fists and vibrating with rage, causing his friends to fear for what he was going to do, Avery had gotten himself distracted.

His mind was enthralled, pondering the truth of the decision made between Centshuu and Ripply and why it was so important that Centshuu felt it necessary to bring it up at that moment.

For a moment, Avery took his eyes away from his recent adversaries and lowered his head to contemplate the intriguing topic.

In those fleeting seconds of looking at the floor, Vox turned around, pretended to heed Ripply’s warning, and walked away.

(‘Hmm. I wonder if when I become a part of the squad like Centshuu eluded to, would I be able to get the answer about the decision Ripply made between the both of—‘) Avery's thought halted when he noticed something from the corner of his eyes.

Vox discreetly reached