Pay Up

Keith stared at Annica with a blank face, then a burst of loud laughter escaped his mouth. 

"What are you laughing at?" Annica looked at him weirdly.

"Cough! Cough! I think you will be in for a surprise." Keith replied.

"What surprise?" 

"It won't be a surprise if I tell you right now. You will know soon enough." 

"So you really intend to fight with them? I don't know if you are delusional or stupid." Annica snorted while shaking her head.

"Neither. I'm confident because I know what I'm doing. Now the bet is set, don't disappear after the fight."  Keith said with a taunt.

"Why would I? When are you giving me that bloodstone?"  She brushed him off.

While talking they reached the end of the corridor, and ahead of them was a large gathering of various staff and students. It was the front courtyard leading to the central hall. When they appeared together, several eyes focused on them.