"You should be more serious about this, albeit a failure. They successfully copied your strengthening method," Virigilius said. "If they turn into an army that has even a small fraction of the potential of your trait, then things will truly get difficult. Even if they improve their current level just a little, your defeat will be certain."
"You are well-informed… it seems that you have gathered a lot of data on the subject while I was fighting," Jake crossed his arms and then said. "What are your findings regarding the subject?"
"... The enemies are approaching, so it would be better if you focus on what is ahead of you," Virgilius said.
"Don't change the subject, Virgilius," Jake said. "I let you get away with a lot of things, but not with this!"
Before Jake could say anything else, those guys that left the cave dashed toward them. More of them were incoming, and that was a bit worrying since of their steps made the ground below them crack.