Ares withdrew his gaze and looked toward Kaido, whose body was drenched in red blood. He asked with concern, "Kaido, you're injured. You should return to the ship first. Leave this place to me."
"I'm not going to sit out the battle!" Kaido grinned, seemingly unconcerned about his injuries. Instead, his face was lit with an exhilarated smile born from the battle.
He was also a "battle maniac" just like Ares!
These injuries would only stimulate his desire and passion for battle.
Some people were born for battle. Ares was one of them, and so was Kaido.
Kaido had also noticed Ares's desire to fight the strong. He said bluntly, "Boss Ares, don't worry about me. Compared to you, I'm weak, but compared to everyone else, I'm still a monster!"
"I won't die so easily. I still have to stand at the top of this sea!"
"Go ahead and fight the others without worry!"
Kaido was tall and powerfully built, resembling a beast. His appearance was fierce and rugged, but that was merely an outward impression.
He had his own clever side as well.
Hearing Kaido boast about himself, Ares still found himself agreeing to some extent. Kaido was indeed a "monster."
"All right, then. Call me if you run into danger and need help. I'm your big brother!" Ares gave Kaido a trusting, caring smile, and a trace of warmth flowed through Kaido's heart.
Ares was only in his teens and could be quite stubborn in certain ways, but at this moment, his words carried a mature and righteous air.
The corners of Kaido's mouth rose unconsciously as he replied with certainty, "Big brother!"
"Go fight!"
"I'll be waiting for the day you become the strongest creature in the world!"
Their fervent gazes met in the air. Ares answered