Wuuuuuung.

Inside my body, demonic energy churns relentlessly.

Along with it, the pain resurfaces. My body, which had been painstakingly recovering, now screams in agony as I draw on my energy once more.

If I make even a small mistake, my recovery will be delayed further.

But…

I had no other choice.

I turned my gaze to the elderly man staring at me head-on.

Despite sitting down, his presence was overwhelming.

His massive body, covered with densely packed muscles, was extraordinary.

If I had to compare, he was on par with Elder Il—that old man’s frame was similarly colossal.

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