Chapter 76
The air was still.
Paul stood in the yard—
Completely serious.
No restraint.
No hesitation.
"…Rudy."
His voice was steady.
"This is the last time I'll hold nothing back."
Rudeus nodded.
"…Okay."
No tension.
No anticipation.
Just readiness.
Paul moved first.
At his absolute peak.
Speed—
Far beyond before.
A perfect Sword God strike.
Rudeus responded.
Effortlessly.
Clash.
Paul felt it instantly.
Not resistance.
Not equality.
But—
Control.