"He's trying his best to live a low-profile life, even if everyone thinks he's weak. But that didn't work. People can't tell. No one can know if he's pretending to lose—only if they truly understand him," Lucan continued.
"That's why everyone is so interested. For the first time, people see someone joining the Adventurer Guild who is truly powerful. They know he's strong, and they know Garrick can't mess with him. Even by just the way he carries himself, you can tell he's different. That aura… it's not ordinary."
"I'm sure people can tell," Lucan added, glancing through the window.
"Yes, you're right," Ella replied. "He's pretending. But in his own way, he's still trying to live a low-profile life. He's holding back. He's trying his best."
