If she and Lynn really squared off here in a fight to the death, he certainly had plenty of ways to keep her occupied. But with the gulf in their raw strength, protecting himself was the most he could manage. Defeating her head-on was virtually impossible.
The gap in their strength was simply too great.
Lynn squelched his way back, climbed onto his own legs again, and fitted his head back onto his neck. He sat down with dead-fish eyes, folded his arms, and said:
"I understand. After what happened in the Endless Sea, I know where my shortcomings lie now."
"But raising my rank probably isn't something I can accomplish overnight, is it?"
Sir Awen and the Colossus exchanged a glance.
They had already made up their minds.
"For ordinary people, it is indeed difficult. But you're different."
Sir Awen said with a faint smile:
"Don't forget, you have masters who have reached Origin in all sorts of fields. If you really want to overcome your shortcomings, it won't take long. We'll turn you into a proper warrior in the shortest time possible."
Everyone wore a knowing expression. After all, apart from Sir Awen, they had all been bored out of their minds lately.
If they could take this opportunity to put Lynn through his paces...
That would certainly be entertaining.
Seeing the unfriendly looks everyone shot his way, Lynn swallowed and said solemnly:
"Can I take leave?"
"What do you think?"
"So that's a yes. I knew it, (oﾟ▽ﾟ)o how could any of you be unreasonable? In that case, I'll start with two months of-"
Bang-
Lynn lay face down on the floor, smoke pouring from the top of his head.
"..."
The Colossus shook her head, grabbed Lynn by the ankle, and dragged him away, saying:
"Knock