Underestimating the Enemy

Just one second later, Dole's eyes opened again, as if nothing had happened.

He comforted Aixi beside him, not even glancing in that direction.

"The royal family truly has no shortage of talent. So many geniuses."

Beneath the wizard tower stood numerous young people, all Level Five—more than twenty of them. It was simply terrifying.

The one who had attacked him was probably Daphne. Mid-Level Six—not bad.

The meditation method she cultivated did not seem to be that of the Ice and Snow Goddess. He wondered what other top-tier meditation method it was.

Dole carefully recalled that previous strike. It should have been some top-tier fire-element technique. Unlike Akso's Li Fire, which burned all things, hers seemed to lean toward instantaneous bursts of power.

He had nearly suffered a loss just now.

Looking at her, she was extremely young, seemingly only a little older than himself. Combined with her strength, she should be that Daphne.

What he did not know was that Daphne in the distance was even more shocked. What Father had said a few days ago was indeed true—there really was an unparalleled prodigy outside who could rival him and Augustine. Her Eye-Witnessing Art had actually been defeated.

Her eyes stung faintly, and it took three seconds before the pain eased somewhat.

She looked at her father. He seemed to have already brought people over. Could these be her future teammates?

With strength like this, he was qualified to be both her teammate and her opponent. At that thought, she grew eager to try. It would be great if they could have a fight—only then could she test his true strength.

In the eyes of geniuses, there were only other geniuses. Everyone else was worthless trash.

She slowly rose to her feet, suppressed her emotions, and resumed her