Han pulled out another small sword, but this one was different. Sharper, sleeker, and forged from brilliant silver metal etched with intricate runes that glowed faintly along half its length.
"What's that?" Kaedros asked, glancing at Rauk. He could feel the power radiating from the weapon even from where they stood.
"Probably his strongest technique," Rauk replied, his brow furrowed.
"Those weren't their strongest?" Taria asked, startled. Just how powerful isa rank two compared to a rank one? The amount of mana they've been using is staggering.
And compared to the monster at peak rank two, the difference was even different.
"It's said the true strength of a Ascendants only begins to show after rank one," Rauk answered calmly. "The rank one is only to build the body's foundation."
"Still a long way to go then," Taria murmured.
