Clarissa's hands stilled for a moment, her expression softening with concern. "Eliminating threats is one thing, but you must also take better care of this body, Julian," she insisted, her voice gentle but firm. "It's the only one you have."
Celestia gave a sharp, definitive nod of agreement. "Precisely. Your recklessness is your greatest flaw. You consistently overload your system by channeling multiple high-tier skills simultaneously. The strain you impose on your neural pathways and muscular fibers is unsustainable."
Julian, ever the unflinching pillar, simply let out a calm breath. "My strength is what stands between you and the chaos. I will protect you all."
In a move of perfect, unspoken synchronization, both Celestia and Clarissa found a tender spot on his back and pinched him hard.
"Ah! Hey!" Julian jolted, the wave of sharp pain shattering his composed facade.
