Gunner stood at ease while watching the five Apprentices arrange themselves before him. His expression towards them was the same as always, a look of casual indifference as if they were mere strangers to him.
This look greatly bothered the five because they looked up to Gunner despite his harsh teachings because he was awesome in every way, especially when he and Darius were together.
The contrast between their master and Gunner was so striking that no one could forget about such a duo once encountering them. They thought that after five months, he would at least show some recognition towards them.
Well, Gunner did recognize them and despite what they thought, he was not a heartless beast. He was brutal precisely because he cared about them, but in order to never pull his punches during a fight, he conditioned himself to be indifferent.
"You may begin." Gunner instructed calmly, not even taking a defensive position nor using any weapons.
