CH511 The Era of Sorcery II
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Baron Belloc looked at Alex with a complex expression. It was unclear whether he was impressed or disturbed by the young man's answer—or perhaps both.
Kron, meanwhile, was still digesting the implications hidden between Alex's words.
"So, you believe that using a borrowed knife is the only way a mortal can kill a Combat Sage?" Baron Belloc asked.
Alex raised an eyebrow.
"How much do you actually know about Combat Sages?" he countered.
"I have only ever had the privilege of witnessing them from afar," Baron Belloc replied.
"Well," Alex said calmly, "the number of Combat Sages I have personally met in my life—and had some form of relationship with, good or bad—numbers at least five."
Kron's eyes widened.
"I can tell you this without a doubt," Alex continued. "Even if you handed a mortal a Legendary-grade blade and had them stab an unconscious Combat Sage, they still wouldn't be able to break the skin and draw blood—much less kill one."
