Mystica leaned forward, her mischievous smile widening as her eyes gleamed with curiosity. "Before we begin, I have a question for you, Liam."
Liam stood silently, his expression unreadable as he waited for her to continue.
"How quickly do you want to progress and how strong do you want to get?" Mystica asked, her voice laced with playful intrigue.
Liam's eyes narrowed slightly. The question caught him off guard, and a flicker of irritation surfaced in his otherwise calm demeanor. "What kind of question is that?"
Mystica chuckled softly, tilting her head as if enjoying his reaction. "Let's just say my… investigation into you didn't stop at your lack of magical knowledge. I also traced your background—your life before you arrived in Grandeur City."
Liam's gaze hardened slightly, though he remained silent.
