Suddenly, his opponent's blade came dangerously close, nearly slicing his arm. In that brief instant, a powerful and oppressive aura flickered from the young spearman. Though he quickly suppressed it, stepping back to resume his stance, Julian caught it instantly.
It wasn't the aura of a simple soldier, it was the unmistakable presence of someone at the peak of a Sovereign Mage. Julian's eyes narrowed as he assessed the young man more closely.
His earlier suspicions were confirmed, this "beginner" was hiding immense power, one that rivaled even the most skilled fighters on the field.
Intrigued, Julian wondered why such a powerful individual would disguise himself and play the part of a beginner.
The young man took a deliberate step back as he lowered his spear and admitted defeat with a small nod to his opponent. But as he glanced around, his gaze settled on Julian.
