Disappointment

"Supreme Kai! Are you alright!?"

Kibito, who had fallen to the ground, widened his eyes and rushed forward. He saw the Supreme Kai lying face down on the ground, completely buried in the earth. Looking at the Supreme Kai's state, Kibito couldn't help but ask with worry.

"I'm, I'm fine."

Supreme Kai Shin struggled to lift his head from the ground and stood up with Kibito's help. He then looked at the Z Sword not far ahead, his face filled with shock.

The Z Sword had sunk entirely into the ground, leaving only a pit in front of them.

Looking at the scene, the Supreme Kai felt shock mixed with relief.

Fortunately, Kast had reminded him earlier, and he had also been relatively attentive. So, when he received the Z Sword, although he wasn't completely focused, he didn't underestimate it. It was thanks to this that at the moment he received the sword, even though he didn't react immediately, he did react just as he was about to hit the ground, and quickly let go.

It was also fortunate that he reacted and let go. Although he couldn't stop himself in time due to the Z Sword's weight and was still smashed into the ground, he wasn't buried along with the Z Sword because of it.

"How is it? Shin, are you alright?"

At this moment, Laila and Kast also landed from above. Laila looked at Supreme Kai Shin with a worried tone, but the smile in her eyes was undisguised.

"..."

Supreme Kai understood Laila's expression and said helplessly.

"Sister Laila, you knew all along, didn't you? You didn't even warn me..."

As he spoke, Supreme Kai wore a wronged expression.

However, Laila showed no embarrassment at Supreme Kai's expression and said calmly.

"Didn't Kast tell you earlier? You didn't pay attention. Besides, you weren't injured. Even if you were buried by the Z Sword, we could just pull you out. This Z Sword is probably just heavy, it can't hurt you."

Hearing Laila's words, Supreme Kai was speechless.

"While it can't hurt me, falling from that height still hurts! Besides, what does it look like for a Supreme Kai to make a fool of himself in front of a mortal..."

Laila smiled and comforted the dejected Supreme Kai.

"Alright!"

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have stopped reminding you after Kast did. It's my fault."

"..."

Hearing Laila's words, Supreme Kai couldn't help but feel helpless. Was she comforting him or mocking him?

However, looking at Laila, Supreme Kai couldn't help but think of the days they used to spend together. 'This is Sister Laila. She hasn't changed; she still loves playing pranks.'

Ignoring the act between Supreme Kai and Laila, Kast had already arrived at the pit where the Z Sword was. Looking at the Z Sword buried deep underground, he couldn't help but sigh.

At this moment, Supreme Kai had stopped reminiscing. Seeing Kast arrive at the Z Sword, he said with some disappointment.

"Mr. Kast, to be honest, when I first held this Z Sword, apart from its weight, I haven't felt anything else. I'm truly sorry, I might have disappointed you."

Hearing this, Laila and Kibito on the side found it hard to accept.

"This! How is this possible? Shin, is there something you missed?"

"Yes! Supreme Kai, perhaps the weight itself is the Z Sword's ability?"

Laila rarely agreed with Kibito, and upon hearing his words, she nodded in agreement.

"Yes, is the secret of this sword its weight?"

Although Supreme Kai didn't want to believe it, he retorted.

"No, I don't think the weight matters. Because this sword's weight means nothing to Kast. It can't help him train, nor can it help him break through his limits."

"That's true."

Everyone felt a bit dejected. It was indeed as Supreme Kai said.

This was especially true for Laila. After all, if Kast couldn't break through, she would have no reason to stay with him. Things might return to how they were, and they would have to wait another year to meet again. Laila wore a look of unwillingness.

However, compared to the disappointment of Supreme Kai and the others, Kast showed no reaction.

He already knew the Z Sword's ability, and he didn't pull out the sword for any supposed ability it bestowed.

So, Kast smiled, squatted down, reached out, grabbed the Z Sword in the pit, and pulled it out with a slight exertion.

"Mr. Kast, what are you doing?"

Seeing that Kast wasn't disappointed but instead smiled, Supreme Kai was a little confused, but then he exclaimed in surprise.

"Don't tell me you've figured out the Z Sword's ability?!"