Previous thoughts?
He didn't underestimate them, nor would he mock them.
There was just an added sense of composure.
"The reason I instinctively think about these things, ponder over them, is merely because I started to believe I was strong, yet I wasn't truly strong, and I almost forgot my initial purpose!"
Jason recalled the various dangers he faced when he first arrived at the Nightless City and his desperation.
Then he thought about how he easily played Edmund and Esther in his palms just now.
He couldn't help but exhale a breath of turbid air.
Hu!
"Did I just feel a bit proud?"
"That's not right!"
"I almost forgot my true intention!"
"Now!"
"I must remember my initial purpose!"
Jason's eyes instantly became firm.
He had no choice before.
Now?
He wanted to choose freely.
Jason looked at Aras again.
"Aras, can you spar with me now?"
"I think my barehanded combat abilities still have room for improvement."
"Of course!"