[: Daniel POV :]
I never expected that the final quest would lead me to a battle against this old man, but I couldn't afford to lose this opportunity.
The magnitude of power this Forgotten Irregular possessed was immense and I don't plan on losing it to the original owner.
This was a battle I need to win and even if the old man is stronger than me, I won't simply give up on it.
"Ho? You certainly appear confident in defeating me," the man remarked with a smirk.
In an instant, his earlier drunken demeanour vanished, and I found both of ourselves transported into a training hall.
"Don't be alarmed by our change of scenery. This place is designed to allow me to unleash my power fully. Let's find out how long you can last against me," he explained calmly, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
He moved his feet in a rhythmic pattern, perfectly synchronized with his breathing. As he inhaled deeply, he vanished from my sight.