"That he was. And what's with that question, I'm strong too. I was your dad's rivals."
"So he was a Stage-5 God like you?" Neo probed, narrowing his eyes.
"…he might've surpassed me a bit when we were young," Bael admitted reluctantly, averting his gaze.
"How much is 'a bit'?"
"...."
"Grand Duke Bael, how much is 'a bit'?"
"A bit is a bit," Bael replied gruffly.
Neo gave Bael a deadpan stare.
Bael shifted in his chair and coughed.
He waved a hand dismissively and quickly changed the topic.
"I heard about your Shadow Trial from this insect."
A sudden movement caught Neo's attention as Velkaria peeked from behind the furniture.
'My name is Velkaria.'
"What?" Bael's glare shot toward her.
'I apologize for disturbing you. Please continue your talk.'
Velkaria yelped as Bael's sharp eyes bore into her.
She immediately ducked further behind the furniture.