"You've earned my respect, Seojun. Your strength and resilience… It shows you're worthy of standing among the greatest in this realm."
Seojun nodded, still a bit surprised by the compliment. "Thank you. I'm glad to have your respect."
Nerathiel gave a rare smile and placed his arm over Seojun's shoulder in a friendly gesture. "I look forward to our next fight. This time, I'll go all out."
Seojun smirked, meeting his gaze. "And I won't lose, Nerathiel."
Nerathiel chuckled, "Good. When I fell into the Abyss, some of my power was sealed, but once I've recovered everything, we'll see what you're really made of. I look forward to that day."
Seojun smiled back. "Me too. It'll be a fight worth remembering."
The conversation was a peaceful break for Seojun. It was unexpected to see Nerathiel being so polite, but it made Seojun feel more at ease.
