“Just to make it clear, I’m not trying to mock you, Brynhildr.” 

“...” 

“But the truth...” 

“I will prove it.” 

“...!” 

“I do acknowledge my previous defeats. However...” 

Flicker! A bluish flame began to envelop Brynhildr. 

Shiver! Mei Ling almost collapsed from Brynhildr’s vicious spirit. 

“Not anymore.” 

Brynhildr placed an emphasis on his words. 

“I’ve become stronger.” 

“...!” 

“Do you know why I had left my post? It was because I was fully indulged in radical and agonizing training.” 

“I-I see...” 

“Do you know why I showed up again?” 

“T-That…!” 

There was no need for explanation. Brynhildr had clearly gotten stronger. Through his asceticism, he had achieved a certain degree of improvement that gave him the confidence to defeat Kang Chul-In. That was why he returned to the Gullveig Alliance!

“Take a look for yourself.” 

Brynhildr spoke. 

“L-Look at what?” 

“Can’t you see?” 

“Huh?” 

Mei Ling was puzzled. 

“What are you asking me to look at...” 

At that moment... 

Crack! A nearby desk was split into half. 

“...!” 

Mei Ling was appalled. When and how did he even cut the desk? This was astonishing speed...