SS: Gracier's Reward and the Beginning

~A/N: This happened during one of their training, the transformed Gracier managed to land a critical hit on Alex, injuring him, and the fight ended as a draw.

The following scene happened after the fight. The fight itself happened after their return from Exodus and before they started their world tour.

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Alex gently smiled as he hugged Gracier, "Relax, it's natural to get hurt during fights. Besides, it will slowly heal before tomorrow morning."

Gracier touched his back softly and sensed that most of his wounds had already healed.

Feeling relieved, she then asked as they walked, "Big Brother, you didn't win on purpose, right?"

Alex faintly smiled but didn't say anything. She understood from his face that her speculation was right.

He didn't his full strength.

Gracier's speculation was correct as Alex didn't use any direct and deadly attacks on her.