Riven was angry. The whispers brought back ugly memories in his mind, and he felt a flash of anger deep from his heart. The villagers back in his place had done the same thing, their words like knives to his heart.
He turned, ready to say something horrible to them in return, but then he heard more whispers.
"Do you hear how she bullied that new kid last month because he couldn't lift the weight and he talked back to her?"
"He was beaten black and purple. For these two weeks we've had rest, but now that she's here you'll start hearing the screaming again."
"Why do they even make her a rookie trainer again? More like rookie killer!"
"Hush. Don't let Senior Tong hear you. He has the moon for her, even though she won't look his way."
"Hmph! Why is she even trying to stay in this sect? She should look for a bigger one. There's nothing here for her."
Riven blinked slowly as if he couldn't believe his eyes. '.....Who is the bully and who is the bullied? Definitely not her....'
