Holding back

The young prodigy from the Fiasr race hadn't expected Shane, whose mana fluctuations had many impurities, to have such a terrific change in his demeanor.

Shane was frightening and the Fiasr race's prodigy wanted to do nothing but retreat, however, that was not possible as he had already provoked the young prodigy from the unknown race.

The Fiasr race's prodigies had been told to remain calm and only create conflicts with those they were confident to defeat, showing their great combat prowess and capabilities.

Yet, Shane's nonchalant behavior had annoyed the youth, thus he'd cursed him and his mother.

However, now there was no turning back because if he did, it would mean he'd accepted that his opponent was stronger before they had even initiated a fight. 

It would mean he was a coward and it was the last thing he wanted to be known as.