Deception
Over the next week, time seemed to fly by for Leo and Dumpy as Leo firmly established his dominance in the little one's mind.
Regular hunting trips into the wild became opportunities for Leo to dazzle Dumpy with his prowess, as he showcased himself effortlessly eliminating multiple opponents at once.
With a level gap of over 400, these enemies posed no real challenge to Leo, and he made sure Dumpy understood that.
Fortunately, Leo's efforts had the desired effect on Dumpy, as by now, Dumpy had firmly recognized Leo as the superior warrior, holding him in the highest regard.
It was clear in Dumpy's behavior that Leo had become his ideal, the figure he aspired to emulate.
As from the way he talked to the way he walked, Dumpy eagerly absorbed everything Leo did, mimicking his actions like a sponge soaking up water.