Chapter 77 - exceed
"I have given out hundreds of gifts to those whom I found valuable, and all of them received items of first second and third tier," said the old man.
"These items provided them with immense help on their journey to ascension."
"And the reason I’m giving you something so valuable, young man, is because I believe your journey will be far more difficult than theirs," he added.
"You might be telling the truth, but I have no way of knowing that for sure," Auran replied. "Taking something from a stranger isn’t how I operate. More importantly, I’m someone who has confidence in my own abilities—I don’t need help from anyone else, even when I’m in danger. I can defend myself alone," he said proudly.
Hearing that, the old man went silent—and finally, the girl, who had remained quiet all this time, raised her voice.
"Grandpa, let’s go. Someone like this, with an inflated ego, is not the kind of person Master hoped to ascend. Even after being warned, if he still shows such arrogance, then let him suffer and disappear in the endless flow of time—just like all the other self-important brats before him," she said. Her voice was smooth and carried an ethereal tone.
"Sharp words," Auran muttered under his breath.
"I deeply apologize for her words, young Time Magician," said the old man calmly. "If it is your wish to walk ahead alone and face every danger by yourself, then we shall not interfere. But if a time comes when you can no longer stand alone, we will be glad to offer our assistance."
Right after he spoke, space trembled—and both the young girl and the old man vanished from where they stood, leaving behind only a single card.