The mysterious president only seemed to become even more elusive in their eyes.
How the fuck did he know!?
They sealed their auras shut, making sure not even a leak of essence or will spilled out of their being.
Though doing this wasn't a conscious act to hide their true rank…
It was in fear of how fragile the still-growing Earth was.
Even when they halted over corruption zones to battle, none among them dared use essence or even implement their wills.
Earth was still a world for Shackled realm creatures. Those above it, imposing their true power, might actually cause devastating damage if careless.
So they had to rein in their strength and everything else until the upgrade of the planet was complete.
But to think even with this, the president still saw through them.
It naturally made them more tense and wary.
The president quickly waved. "No now, don't do that. I will say this once: we are all humans before we are individuals.
