She lived behind a mask every day, saying things she did not mean every day.
Such forbearance, such strength of character, truly surpassed what ordinary people could manage.
But the price was obvious, too.
To maintain her disguise, she had to suppress her strength.
Over time, even she had almost forgotten how strong her true self was.
Playing the pig to eat the tiger-play the pig long enough, and you might truly become one.
That, too, was a tragedy.
Tang Tian did not want to become like that.
So he needed opponents.
He needed powerful opponents to test his strength.
[Inside the Sea of Consciousness]
[Little Iron Hammer muttered: Idiot Tang Tian, are you really fighting that Tyrant Dragon or whatever tomorrow?]
[Tang Tian: Yes.]
[Little Iron Hammer was itching to try: Let me at him! I'll flatten him with one blow!]
[Little Blue: Even if you don't fight, Master will win.]
[Little Iron Hammer: ? Why?]
[Little Blue said proudly: Because he's Master.]
Little Iron Hammer fell silent.
Then she muttered quietly:
"...Love-addled fool."
Listening to them, Tang Tian's lips curved slightly upward.
These two jokers were becoming more and more like sisters.
He closed his eyes again, his breathing gradually settling into an even rhythm.
Early the next morning.
Tang Tian opened his eyes, his gaze clear, without a trace of the grogginess of someone freshly awake.
After a quick wash, he took Tang San and Xiao Wu to the forging room.
As a starting member of the Imperial Fighting Team, he now had permission to use any facility in the academy.
That included the forging room, equipped with top-grade forging stations.
He pushed open the heavy iron door, and a wave of heat hit his face.
The forging room was empty, with only the fires at