Three Months Ago, Before Taking The Liam Rescue Mission.
"So you are saying that the entrance to the spirit realm is actually a 'wormhole,' and I need to shatter the space-time fabric to access it?"
"You do know that I am only an S-ranker right now, right? How do you expect me to shatter the space-time fabric?"
Sitting on top of the skyscraper's topmost floor, Rio asked these questions to the person beside him.
The one sitting beside him was none other than Ashtel Rex, the strongest man on the planet.
"You are strong, Rio… don't underestimate yourself; an awakener's real strength and power come from their own confidence in themselves…"
"Those who don't have confidence in themselves cannot wish to save others, as they can't save themselves in the first place…"
"If you want to take on a rescue mission… you must have confidence in yourself first…"
Ashtel glanced at the bright city lights shining in the dark night, and a smile appeared on his face.
