"You guys can get up. Even if you don't ask, I will still kill the Demon King."
Elijah spoke quickly to get the people to stop kneeling because seeing them beg only added to the uneasy feeling in Elijah's heart. In his old world, Elijah had fears about the expectations people placed on him. Hence, although Elijah is determined to eradicate the Demon King, he would prefer it if fewer people knew about it.
"I am currently trying my best to get stronger faster. But I'm afraid that's not enough to help you at the moment. Therefore...."
FLICK!
Elijah stopped talking as Eight suddenly came forward and stood facing him while he was talking. Not stopping there, Eight also gave Elijah a flick on the forehead, which startled the teenager temporarily startled. Elijah quickly forgot any negative thoughts when he felt the pain in his forehead. From the sound alone, anyone could guess that Eight didn't hold back when flicking Elijah's forehead.
