Rod said unhappily, "You've never tried, so how do you know I'm so fragile? Only those who have experienced it are qualified to answer that question."
Turning his head, he raised his voice and asked:
"Black Fish, am I hard?"
The Black Fish, who was bragging boisterously nearby, promptly replied, "Hard, hard, hard, I've tried it, no one is harder than Brother Rod."
Anna snorted, "I must go with you tomorrow to see just how hard you really are."
"Forget it."
Rod certainly didn't want to go along with her; "Magic Release" was said to be one of the seven characteristics, seemingly a powerful long-range attack, and her Spiritual Vision wasn't weak either, she might steal his monsters. Captain Black Fish was the perfect teammate, with short reach, thick skin, and poor eyesight—great as a shield and not a threat to steal his souls.
Black Fish rejoiced, "See, Brother Rod thinks I am the best partner."
Anna glared at him and snorted, "Something's fishy between you two."
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