Max's fists clenched at his sides, veins pulsing as a fierce light ignited in his eyes. 'Looks like I'll have to join many such battlefields between the human races and the Nulls.'
His lips curled into a smile sharp as a blade. 'It's good that I joined the Hunter Association as a guest elder. With that status, I should be able to gain entry to even higher-level battlefields in the future.'
He felt a rush of satisfaction and vindication. The decision to accept President William's offer now seemed not merely wise—but essential.
Yet, even as power coursed through him like a roaring river, a small flicker of unease sparked in the depths of his mind. 'Still…I feel like I've been leveling way faster these days.' He couldn't deny the slight chill creeping down his spine at the thought.
Whether it was simply paranoia or some unseen force nudging him forward, he couldn't tell. But the truth was undeniable: his growth was beyond normal, even for a monstrous genius.
