The dwarf fell silent, then said, "I… haven't learned how to 'manifest to me'."
Despite his heroic reputation, he was not the genius people imagined, but simply because his abilities were comparatively formidable.
He wasn't the kind of genius who could easily learn magic.
"No, you can." Xi Mu was very certain, confirming that the dwarf had enough talent and ability, but he had not been very confident in himself previously.
"To kill you now… would be such a waste." He spoke earnestly, not wanting to slay the dwarf in his weakened state.
"You can become even stronger."
"Then… shall I try?" the dwarf asked tentatively. He saw Ahtal step back a few paces, plant the greatsword in the ground, and wait with his arms crossed for him to learn 'manifesting to me'.
Although he now had little chance of winning, he couldn't help feeling somewhat unwilling to accept defeat; if only he hadn't misjudged Ahtal's teleportation distance.
The outcome of the battle remained full of suspense.
