W-Who…?

'Teacher, can I ask you something?

What is it?

What path did… did Azriel choose?

Look, Ithania. You can compare yourself with anyone else, you can even ask me about my past, how long it took me to reach a certain level and compare yourself with me, but don't compare yourself with Azriel, okay?

Can I ask why?

Well… Azriel… he is not normal…'

'Teacher… C-Can I fight Azriel now…?

I told you not to compare himself with him, right?

I-I am not comparing… I just want to know… he shouldn't be able to take on Blood Spear, right?

That is true; he won't come out unharmed but…

But?'

A wry smile appeared on Ithania's face as she recalled her conversations with her teacher, Lilia Bella.

'Teacher, I now know why you used to tell me not to compare himself with this Monster.'

Ithania thought inwardly as she watched the scene in front of her with a blank look on her face.

'He shouldn't be able to take on Blood Spear, right?

That is true; he won't come out unharmed but…