186 Level of the World (4)

Lars was glad that the phenomenon caused by his Earth Pulse hadn't attracted anyone from outside. Some trainees did drop by to check if things were alright, but they left after Gatyon waved them away – perhaps thinking that the shaking of the building were from Gatyon's demonstrations.

Once they were alone, Gatyon gave him a strange look, staring at Lars for a long while before asking, "…How did you do that?"

 "I'm… Really talented?" Lars flashed an innocent smile.

"...….."

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Afterward, despite still having a look of disbelief on his face every now and then, the seasoned hunter regained his bearings and began to explain more about the Earth Pulse.

"Seeing that you have such *AHEM* great talent *AHEM*…"

At those words, Lars blushed, embarrassed, and softly said, "You don't have to keep praising me…"