The Astral Stone’s interplanar communication feature could conceal the life levels of communicators from both sides.2

When the communication channel formed, neither Sein from the Magus World nor Belbacor, the self-proclaimed Sovereign of Mount Lava, could accurately gauge the other’s strength.0

Nevertheless, subtle clues allowed each to infer something about the other.0

Sein, noting Belbacor’s aura and resolute tone, deduced that Belbacor’s life level significantly surpassed his own.2

Yet, he doubted Belbacor matched the formidable presence of the Rank Four tower masters, as his intimidating presence...0