Tense

Endless desires surged in Grade's body. As these desires kept seething, he could use a greater amount of the ring's energy, and his desire also got increasingly intense.

There had not been an instance when he had wanted something so strongly.

However, without the side effects from the engulfing souls, he still held the last bit of his rationality at the bottom of his heart although he was almost being drowned by his greedy desire.

'My current self is still not his match.' The corners of Grade's lips curled up into a hint of a smile. 'But that's alright. Once I seize all of them, I'll be able to take back my sword.'

The image of the 13 colored rings flashed in his mind, and the greed in his eyes grew even more intense.