'A... transformation of some sort from mastering the Breathing Technique?'
Seeing Roland's brow furrow slightly, Graham reached out and gently ruffled his short, black hair.
"Kid, you've got talent, but this... isn't something you should be worrying about right now."
His voice carried the weariness of someone who had seen it all.
"Mastering the Knight's Breathing Technique is already fraught with difficulty. Those who succeed are as rare as a phoenix's feather..."
Graham sighed softly, as if some unpleasant memories had been stirred.
"And among these already few Knights, those who can hone their Breathing Technique to the absolute limit are one in a hundred—practically nonexistent. So don't put too much pressure on yourself, even if..."
At this, the Dean of the Knight Academy took a deep breath, forcing a smile onto his solemn face.
