Caius teetered on the brink of collapse, his mana nearly drained. Sweat dripped down his face as he looked across the arena at Zeus, who stood there seemingly untouched by their battle, still fresh and composed.
The stark contrast between them fueled Caius's frustration, and he clenched his teeth in bitter resignation. "I admit, you're strong," he said, his voice strained with exhaustion, "but don't think for a second that you can underestimate me."
Zeus responded with a smirk, his confidence radiating from every pore. "Underestimate you?" he repeated, his tone sharp and cutting through the tension like a blade.
"No, Caius , you're the one who underestimated me." His eyes bore into Caius's, a glint of satisfaction in them. "You've been far too arrogant."
Caius let out a heavy sigh, the weight of Zeus's words sinking in. The truth stung, and he couldn't deny it. "Maybe you're right," he conceded, his voice tinged with reluctant acceptance.
