Unavoidable Battle...

"But Lord Treeda--"

"Why are you so adamant on the boy not fighting?" Treeda asked outright. "I assumed it was to conceal his talents from Zrand's view, so I played along during the exhibition. But are you actually trying to conceal him from my eyes as well?"

"... No…"

"Then lead the way."

Taking another drawn-out sigh, Zelsh shook his head and slowly got up to his feet. But one last time, Zelsh looked to Treeda with a bowed head. "Are you sure you want this?"

"Of course."