Complacency is the problem all masters suffer from

Hippo's defense was very good. However, that was the problem with people and the confidence they had in their strengths.

They got too comfortable with it, forgetting that even strengths, if targeted appropriately, could become a man's weakness.

Hippo head was no exception to this.

As Lenny moved, he could not help but remember a question asked many years ago in his previous life.

It was from his master, Lucian.

....

Many years ago, while leaning against a rock as he enjoyed the cool morning wind, he popped up with a question that really surprised Lenny.

"Lenny, which do you think is most likely to die, a master or a student?"

This question had come from nowhere, and at the time, Lenny was too busy trying to fill a drum with another drum of water, using a spoon while upside down.