And it wasn't just fear—this grand mage didn't show the slightest trace of nervousness, as if victory were already in his grasp.
"Do you see that? With that Wood Human of yours, you're about to lose." Dales felt it necessary to remind Uchiha Madara once again.
"After all, I have the Demon Codex. Even if you lose, it won't be anything shameful," Dales said.
"Once you tell all the mages that you lost to the Demon Codex, they won't see it as a disgrace. On the contrary, they'll consider it your honor," Dales told Uchiha Madara.
"I've noticed that you little boy seem to lack confidence," Uchiha Madara said with a smile. "Does my calm demeanor make you a little worried? Do you feel uncertain now?"
"Actually, you don't need to worry at all, because all old people in this world are the same. We've long since seen through victory and defeat." Uchiha Madara stroked the beard he didn't have, putting on the air of an old man.
"Afraid? Are you kidding? How could I possibly be afraid?" Dales shouted. "Believe it or not, I'll tear out this entire book right now. Then you'll see what it looks like when the world falls into chaos!"
At that moment, Alustriel slowly walked over from afar and smiled at Uchiha Madara and Dales. "You two are really free, aren't you? I had to put in tremendous effort over there just to deal with that trouble."
"I thought you two were locked in an intense battle," Alustriel said.
"But instead, you've been standing here leisurely talking and chatting. That's just too much," Alustriel said.
"Why are you here?" Dales asked as he looked at Alustriel. "Don't tell me you've already dealt with her? How could it be that fast? That's impossible."
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