Unlike me, Alver possessed significant power as an eight-star mage. It was clear that his abilities surpassed mine, and he had shown restraint during our battle. Even though he could have easily defeated me from the start, he hadn't unleashed his full power.
This realization made it evident that this battle was a losing cause for me. No matter what strategy I employed, I could have lost my life if Alver had decided to go all out.
I stepped back, clutching the dagger tightly in my hand, as a knock echoed through the room. Alver's sudden change in demeanor indicated that he believed it was the hotel staff at the door.
"Relax, it must be the hotel staff... you wait here, I'll talk to them," Alver said, dismissing my concerns with a wave of his hand.
"I warn you-" I tried to interject, but Alver paid no heed.
