Isn't she… Skullcrusher?
The realization struck Alden in an instant.
So that was it.
The mysterious girl in front of him was the same one he had fought in the black market, the one he had defeated back then for money. She had been only at Apprentice Rank at the time and now she stood at Intermediate Adept Rank.
Strong… but not strong enough.
What made it ironic was that back then, Alden had been weaker than her and now, he had already grown far beyond her level.
Even without knowing anything else about her, Alden was sure of one thing, she wasn't his age which meant she had cheated her way into the first year and that also explained Ryou.
Maybe… a third-year level, or even higher.
Alden's eyes narrowed.
To directly enter the first year with such power… She definitely has a powerful family backing her.
As Alden was lost in his thoughts, Skullcrusher moved. She lunged forward without hesitation, her daggers flashing as her body ignited in explosive flames.
