He grew stronger through killing, reflecting, comprehending the Laws, and fusing Profound Mysteries.
To improve his combat strength quickly, he couldn't just focus on arduous training. Only through actual combat could he make rapid progress.
Actual combat was the only way to improve quickly.
Garen made it sound so convincing that Linley was completely taken in.
"Garen, are there more bandits?"
Bebe asked.
"They're not bandits. There's a nice-looking castle here, so I thought I'd go take a look."
Garen smiled at Bebe.
"..."
Linley, standing to one side, looked utterly exasperated.
"If we stop to visit every castle we come across, how long will it take us to reach Bloodridge Continent?"
Linley was speechless.
Still, he understood Garen.
Garen often did things Linley couldn't understand, but he always had his reasons.
The group wasn't worried that there might be any dangerous people in the castle.
After spending the past few days together, Linley and the others had learned how strong Garen was.
In particular, Garen seemed to have made another breakthrough a few days ago.
Ordinary High-level God bandits were like ants before him. He could kill them at will.
None of the bandits' attacks could even scratch him.
Linley knew he wasn't at that level yet. The gap between him and Garen still seemed enormous.
He was certain that Garen was at least as strong as a Seven-Star Fiend.
Everyone flew out of the Metal Lifeform with Garen and looked down at the magnificent castle.
"They really spared no expense. They built such a luxurious castle outside the city."
Linley sighed.
Garen smiled, then spoke in an even tone.
"I'm Garen. I've come to pay a visit. Please ask the master of the castle to come up and speak with me."
His voice wasn't loud, but it instantly