One million thorns spread out in an arc as if they were about to consume the earth. Seo Jun-Ho took in the beautiful sight. It was almost artistic.

He downed a potion. “Two hours...”

He could feel the rise of the magic power within him, thanks to the magic recovery potion Skaya had rushed to make.

- Partner.

“You don’t have to say it.”

He sensed it through instinct rather than with Keen Intuition’s help. These two hours would be the longest two hours of his life.

Seo Jun-Ho raised his sword. Magic pooled into the blade, and the teeth rotated.

“You versus me.”

The one with stronger abilities would win.

***

Seo Jun-Ho’s vision was filled with red thorns, concealing the moonlight, sky, and the earth from his sight.

There was only one thing he could see…

‘Thorns.’ 

And there was only one thing he could do...

‘Wield my sword.’ 

Slice! 

Seo Jun-Ho swung his sword incessantly. However, it wasn’t like he had emptied his mind and was working on autopilot. He couldn’t afford to do that.

‘Faster. Stronger. More effective.’ 

Every time he swung his sword, it was as if he was testing the limits of his concentration. His head felt hotter than any other part of his body. However, his brain was more active than ever.

‘Swing vertically twice and then two steps to the left. And then step diagonally to the right…’ 

His mind raced as he calculated the path of each...