As the ten years elapsed in Asmodeus's domain, while he spent his time under his guidance, he attained the mid-stage Thousand Illusions Manifestation Technique, while his swordsmanship advanced to the next stage, just as the rest of his skills also reached the utmost limit that he could achieve. During these years, Ilwoo endured countless trials, battling illusions that tested both mind and body, pushing his endurance and will to their limits.
"Master, I am going," he said softly to his master, slightly adjusting the sword on his back and gazing at him.
The man he called his master stood before him after sacrificing fragments of his lifespan to prevent Ilwoo from suffering mana overload.
After that, he had taken the elixir; although he had recovered from most of his injuries, his withered arm healed fully, yet his hair remained white, a permanent mark of the years he had given up.
Even though Ilwoo asked the question, his master stayed silent as before, offering no explanation.
