Despite the difference between them, Andrei couldn't help but acknowledge Zeke's strength. After a brief stare between the two of them, he lowered his daggers.
"Let's stop here."
He spoke casually, as if wanting to break the underlying tension.
Zeke stared at him, sighing.
"You're not taking this seriously yet. I thought you were finally going to get serious."
'If I do, then you'll lose immediately.'
Andrei immediately thought, but he didn't say it out loud… after all, Zeke might take it the wrong way. He wasn't underestimating Zeke, but this was what he gathered after having a couple of exchanges.
Zeke was undoubtedly strong, at least, stronger than Franz.
But…
'It's still not close to the top ten.'
Andrei went silent, then he replied with a smile. "This is just a sp—"
"I'm going all out. Stop talking."
