Ascension: Demon Monarch System

91 Overture to One's Demise (II)
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'"Haah...haah…" Apollo and Aaron laid sprawled out on the training ground staring at the night sky. Their bated breaths from exhausting soon grew steady and they sat up. Within Aaron's eyes was a premature obscure look.'

'"Just how many near-death battles have you gone through to achieve that calmness? Even though I tried my hardest

I couldn't disregard the notion of dealing fatal damage towards you. And yet

you were able to easily counter all my strikes

" Aaron turned towards Apollo

looking at him with veneration.'

'"At least 1

000 and this is a generous estimation. It's not something that will change overnight. But we have time before we leave this place. We'll just have to train harder to temper that shortcoming out of you. Maybe in a regular society

kindness wouldn't be a shortcoming but here...we can do without

" Apollo stated in a candid tone.'