The sound of someone swallowing echoed. It was a faint sound that would normally go unnoticed, but in the current training ground, where even the drop of a pin would have sounded like thunder, it was different.0

Th-that’s impossible.0

Of course, I thought he’d have some skill since the Ironblood Commander recruited him for the Royal Knights…0

But this pressure, this trembling that prickles my skin!0

He’s a powerhouse on par with the Commander.0

While the Guardian Knights felt anxious, Paval’s mind grew tangled like a mess of threads.0

W-what the hell is this…?0

Though the Guardian Knights behind him might not have realized, Paval surely felt it. After all, he was the one facing Kai directly.0

He’s strong, incredibly strong.0

Peering over Kai’s shoulder, he caught sight of Bach proudly smiling.0

That cunning bastard! Did he set this trap from the very beginning, just for this moment?!0

Of course, that was a huge misunderstanding, but Paval had no way of knowing that.0

Kai’s entire body radiated golden particles from the effects of the Solar Field and Descent skills.There was no trace of the adventurer Paval had previously looked down on.0

I may not know much about holy power or the Church, but…0

With such a dense concentration of holy power, he would have to be at least an archbishop.0

Paval quickly realized the situation wasn’t great and his thoughts began racing.0

This is a situation where there is nothing to ...0