Adjusting his grip, Ulric slowly squeezed tighter as he watched Kael's figure flail wildly, trying in vain to break free.
The sight made him shake his head slowly as he leaned forward, a whisper slipping past his lips.
"For a peak C-rank being, I must say your power is... disappointing."
As the words echoed in Kael's ears, his lips twitched rapidly. His face contorted with rage. As if being overwhelmingly outmatched in strength wasn't enough, his pride had now been shattered as well.
But he couldn't give up yet. This wasn't the end.
Tapping his ring, a mysterious token appeared in his grasp. Without a moment's hesitation, he crushed it.
The results were immediate. A barrier suddenly formed around him, pushing the dark-robed youth back as he gasped for air, taking multiple sharp breaths.
Ulric's brows arched slightly. A faint smile carved across his lips as he appraised the shimmering barrier that had forced him back.
