Chapter 112: Boasting
Wuthenya and Malrik continued walking with calm, unhurried steps. They conversed as they moved, their discussion centered on Orvak and the intense battle that had just concluded.
"How do you feel after going all out for the first time in a long while?" Wuthenya asked, her voice light, but curious.
"Who said I went all out? Sinvaira or not, hardly anyone is worthy of witnessing the full power of Solaris and me," Malrik replied with a faint smile dancing on his lips.
"You’re just boasting," Wuthenya snorted, refusing to believe a single word her brother uttered. After all, Orvak wasn’t just any ordinary being, how could Malrik claim he hadn’t used his full strength?
Malrik said nothing more. He simply shook his head, unwilling to argue the point. "Anyway, you handled yourself quite well during the battle with Orvak. With this experience, you must have learned a thing or two," Malrik said with casual praise in his tone.
Wuthenya nodded in acknowledgment. Even within such a brief exchange of combat, she had gleaned valuable insights. Although these insights wouldn’t immediately elevate her to a higher sub-Life Rank, they would certainly enhance her control over certain abilities, especially her Astra manipulation.
This was precisely why she always chose to observe battles of this caliber, after all, entities at this level didn’t clash every day. Every moment was a lesson, a rare opportunity to learn and grow.
"Are you coming back with me to the estate, or are you heading back into your boyfriend’s arms?" Malrik asked, his tone neutral but laced with subtle teasing.
"Hmph. I know you always feel like punching him whenever you lay eyes on him. You’d better keep your hands to yourself, or you’ll have me to deal with," Wuthenya replied with a dismissive snort.
"I just don’t want to see you return heartbroken, that’s all. And I really don’t feel like cleaning up the mess. But if he causes you even a sliver of emotional pain, I’ll happily hunt him down," Malrik said with the same soft smile that masked his seriousness.