10: THE COUP

Few minutes into the battle. Bumi and her son Allan have  finished testing his magic attunements when he hears some students rushing to the arena talking about a battle. Bumi and Allan look at each other in excitement. Allan looks at Bumi with a corner of his eyes.

"I know what you are thinking about" Allan smiles

"What? Bumi pretending not to know what Allan what trying to pinpoint

"Gambling! You bet at the equal side and pick a free coin from whoever wins and you spend some of your winnings in drinking" Allan speaks.

"How did you know?" Bumi questioned

"How long have I stayed with you" replied Allan?

"Ok, If you know that, let's go. Just cut the story short. I will buy for your biscuits and sweet" said Bumi

"How old do you think I am, five" They both race down the stairs, bumi loses her footing while climbing down and almost falls from the stairs. SHe was held by strange hands and instantly Bumi felt a powerful pressure. Her entire body rattled in fear. S