Tangled Threads

Lucien stood still, staring at Alden.

He could hear many murmurs around him. Students were talking about his battle with Alden.

But he didn't care about anything at the moment.

He didn't care about the principal who had just left.

He didn't care about the murmuring students.

None of it mattered.

Because he had lost.

Not just lost.

He was crushed by Alden.

Even with his power-up.

Even with his golden finger.

Even with his Lightning God Physique that had temporarily awakened.

He should have been unstoppable.

So why did I lose?

A single question echoed in his mind.

Seles had always told me that Alden was strong—but he was not stronger than me.

Then why, couldn't land a decisive blow.

Even when I fought him seriously, even when I pushed myself to the extreme… I

Had Seles lied to me?