Two Rounds

Wait.

Tales's mind stirred.

Six years later, among Star Kingdom's old acquaintances, there was indeed someone who discovered his own Ending Power.

Right inside... Bone Prison.

But...

That dark-purple mask flashed before Tales's eyes.

He instinctively tightened his grip on the sword hilt.

Impossible.

"I told you, the process of Knight training... depends entirely on yourself."

Lord Marius's amused words pulled Tales back to reality:

"If you cheated, it wouldn't be hard to notice."

The Watcher pointed at Tales's arm, his face alight with the thrill of capturing prey.

Under the corridor pillars on the other side, Doyle blinked in surprise and habitually nudged the person beside him.

"Really?"

The Guard Officer's mouth opened and closed several times:

"How old was that kid again?"

Doyle had not expected anyone to answer.

But unexpectedly, this time, Gollor's deep voice rang out:

"According to the records, fourteen..."

The Vanguard Officer nicknamed "Zombie" narrowed his eyes:

"Zero years, one hundred and twenty-eight days."

Doyle was startled.

"Holy crap, that's almost the youngest recorded awakening. Wait..." But Doyle immediately sensed something odd and looked at Gollor in confusion:

"How do you remember that so clearly?"

Gollor ignored him and merely tightened his arm.

His eyes remained fixed on the field.

While Tales struggled to steady his breathing and pondered what had happened, what consequences it might have, and how he should respond, Marius spoke again.

"This wasn't mentioned in your briefing, so..."

Marius rubbed his hands and said in a completely unconcerned tone:

"When did you awaken your Ending Power?"

Tales shuddered again.

Sin of the Hell River...

It seemed insignificant, but in truth, this power had accompanied him through Birch Forest, helped him survive Ugly Face's schemes and the disaster in Dragoncloud City, aided his escape into the desert, and brought him safely