Always Demanding More

Once the tension settled and clarity came, Rex grimaced.

His expression twisted into a dark one as he gazed at the ground, full of emotions.

Even though he was relieved earlier that he managed to escape and even able to bring Iris out of that predicament safely, that sensation didn't last long. In the next second, that relief disappeared and was swiftly replaced by absolute bitterness.

It was the System's notification that snapped him out of his fake reverie.

Seconds ago, Rex allowed himself to feel triumphant against Stelios.

Despite being their first encounter against an opponent like him, which was supposed to be an irrefutable death sentence—he was able to survive and even land the last punch that undoubtedly hurt Stelios. As he was fighting a literal Werewolf Hunter, many would consider this a win.

But it wasn't.

Calling it a win is a far stretch for someone like Rex.

For him, this was an absolute defeat.