Eisen couldn't hide his surprise.
Locke had reached the same level as him in just a few months after his enrollment in the Academy.
On this planet, Eisen's level was called a demigod, a power close to the gods.
That wasn’t wrong at all.
In fact, in other worlds, they used a similar term to refer to a demigod or half-immortal.
'I'm ready.'
Eisen gradually reduced his energy. Locke did the same in response.
"Don't spend all your strength at the start. I'm tired."
"..."
Eisen silently gazed into Locke's eyes.
His gaze was intense, fearless, and curious, just as it had been the first time they had met.
"You've become stronger."
Locke felt a bit strange facing Eisen's open smile.
The man who abandoned him was wearing such a doting expression.
"Don't place value solely in strength. Strength is a double-edged blade."
"I know."
Locke had fought against people almost exclusively stronger than him until now, so despite his growth, he knew he couldn’t afford to be arrogant.
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