"I'm Aric," he responded with a level tone. "Let's keep things relaxed here. Notice anyone else around?"
Storm scoffed, "I would not be here if I were frightened. Plus, you're the only one who's detected me."
Fixing his gaze on Aric, Storm added, "But it's irrelevant. You wouldn't stand a chance against me."
His words may have sounded boastful, yet no one present could undermine Storm's prowess. Nonetheless, a clash between them wouldn't guarantee Storm a victory.
This was mainly because Alvaro, Yara, and Darian were not ordinary Novas. Although Storm possessed Astral Power, the situation involved several other dynamics.
Only then would Storm stand a chance unless he had attained the third level, known as Astral Manifestation, and his Astral Energy was formidable.
"How did he manage to conceal his aura earlier?" Aric inquired.
"It's not a capability associated with mastering Astral Power," came the reply.
"Then what is it?"
