Klaus stood in the sparring circle, his sword resting idly in his grip, watching as five of Team 55's best fighters stepped forward.
The moment Kalix had announced the "welcome assessment," hands had shot up across the squad. Some were eager to test Klaus firsthand, while others simply wanted to see him humbled.
"Why not just send some of our strongest?" one squad member muttered.
"This isn't just about winning a fight," another countered. "If he's really as strong as they say, he should prove it without relying on aura or sword techniques."
That reasoning settled the debate.
So now, before Klaus stood five warriors—all seasoned fighters, each one moving with the unmistakable confidence of a combatant who had been through real battles. All of them had high-tier Green Cores. Klaus could sense it immediately.