Who?

Villain Ch 1324. Who?

Rolling his shoulders, Elio took a few steps forward, getting a feel for the controls. Despite what Allen had said earlier about needing time to adjust, the system felt surprisingly natural. Every movement was smooth. He clenched his fists, feeling the sword in his hand and the firm grip of the shield against his forearm.

He tried a few maneuvers, sidestepping quickly to the left, then pivoting on his heel to the right. He swung his sword experimentally, the blade cutting through the air with satisfying precision. He could feel a slight resistance with every swing, just enough to make it feel real without slowing him down.

Allen stood a few meters away, watching him with a calm, unreadable expression. He didn't move, didn't speak, just observed.

After about a minute, once Elio felt confident enough, he turned back to Allen, grinning. "Alright. I'm ready," he announced.