He almost got caught.
This surprised him, as currently his spiritual sense was at the level of Supreme's, and yet she felt it, meaning not only is her spiritual sense stronger than ordinary transcendent, but it also is quite sharp with high sensitivity.
She clearly wasn't ordinary, half-step transcendent; her aura and calm demeanour weren't just for show; she might truly be confident in her strength. Apollo was looking forward to seeing truly what she was made of.
As he observed her, Herold approached once more, noticing that Apollo had come out of his meditation.
He had felt Apollo's uniqueness; his guts were telling him that if he could become close to him, he would survive.
Although it appeared idiotic, he believed his instincts, and because of it, he had reached where he today stands. He wasn't born with massive talent or even in a terrifying ancient clan, but he was able to reach his current strength because of his guts.
So, he had to try, and this might be his chance.
