Then a slow smile spread across Agatha's face, her voice carrying mischief.
"If you can completely resist my Soul's Truth skill for ten full minutes, I'll give you the complete skill."
"..."
Nobody said anything for several heartbeats.
The weight of the challenge pressed down on Damian's shoulders.
'Blocking an S rank awakener's mental skill for ten continuous minutes?'
His mind raced through implications.
'The longest I've ever held against her was one minute before the hypnosis broke through... And that was when she wasn't going all out.'
He looked at Agatha's expression, at the playful certainty in her eyes that he wouldn't succeed.
Suddenly, his mind flashed with his grandfather's advice and a small smile started appearing on his face.
'Ten minutes seems impossible. But… how do I know it actually is unless I… try?'
He took a deep breath, the cold air burning slightly in his lungs.
"I accept."
Agatha's smile widened, clearly delighted by his determination.
