They were all only nine years old. Even for class one, someone already at two rings was outrageous.
Ray instinctively stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Lily and Raziel Phoenix. Facing the pressure pouring off the other party, he felt no fear. Instead, an inexplicable excitement surged in his chest.
A white soul ring rose beneath his feet, and Silverfalls Vine burst from his palms.
"Hahaha!" The boy laughed mockingly. "A single ten-year ring trash dares to act brave? This is hilarious. Relax, I won't deal with you now. I'll wait until we're on the competition stage. Then I'll teach you the difference between geniuses and garbage."
He turned away arrogantly, retracting his soul power as his body returned to normal.
"Remember this name," he said without looking back. "Ares, first grade class one."
"Bastard!" Raziel Phoenix surged forward—
Only to be yanked back as Silverfalls Vine wrapped tightly around his waist.
