"The only reason it wasn't possible back then was because you weren't supposed to be capable of it."
Hai's eyes narrowed.
"It takes a toll on the body."
"But now…"
He breathed out slowly.
"You're more mature than you were back then."
"The amount of power you can use… it's far higher."
Rowan's blue aura rippled softly around him, calm but terrifying.
Hai's voice dropped.
"I don't consider you human."
"There's no way a human can be this strong, especially a kid."
"If you were human, you'd be terrified right now."
"But you're too composed."
"No fear."
Only confidence.
He paused.
Then he smirked faintly.
"But don't misunderstand."
"I'm not scared."
"I'm just… surprised."
Both of them slowly descended from the air and landed on the shattered ground, facing each other.
The air between them felt heavy.
Deadly.
Hai lifted his sword again.
This time, his grip tightened.
His voice dropped.
"The Demon Lord is watching."
His eyes burned with pride.
