New specimen

Gabriel approached and was about to slash Raiden's neck, but Raiden suddenly woke up. He looked at Gabriel and chuckled weakly.

"I guess I could never be better than you with my real strength. You always found a way, no matter how hard it got.

You lacked strength and even mana, but somehow, you always bested us and everyone from our group. My strength was never enough, and power was never good enough.

But I'll not lose like that. I refuse to just die. My heart will never rest knowing I never bested you even once," Raiden said as he struggled to turn over.

Gabriel didn't know what he was planning, so he watched closely.

"But what am I saying? I'm defeated, weak, unable to fight. I guess my wish to defeat you will go unfinished.

But before I die, I'd like a sip of wine. There's some in my ring. Help me take it out," Raiden asked.