After Logan displayed his aura, he aggressively attacked Luther Kyle, since he wasn’t confident he could maintain his still unrefined aura for long. Fortunately for Logan, Luther was more than willing to face him head-on. The result was Logan gasping for air, admitting, “This is a devastating loss.” He plopped down on the spot, completely battered, then laid sprawled on the ground, wiping the blood from his lip.
The giant who left him in such a state looked down at him with a confused expression. “It would have been much more difficult for me if you hadn’t used aura and just fought your own way.”
“I’m aware it’s still half-baked. That’s why I need to use it in sparring. Thanks to you, I’ve learned a lot,” said Logan, his expression lightening with gratitude. By clashing with Luther’s powerful aura, Logan’s understanding of aura had significantly improved. Luther, however, still looked bewildered receiving Logan’s thanks.
“A half… It’s unbelievable that someone who’s not an aura user can use aura. I wouldn’t believe it if I hadn’t seen it myself…”
“Is my case that rare?”
“Rare? I’ve never even heard of such a case!”
“Is it that unusual?”
Luther shook his head in disbelief, then suddenly asked, “Could you possibly explain the method of converting force into aura?”
“Yes. It’s not perfect, but I have a general idea… But why do you ask? You’re an aura user.”
Luther burst into laughter, incredulously muttering, “So it is actually possible… Unbelievable…”
“Indeed, aura is normally used instinctively by force users who have surpassed human limitations, not something that can be understood through theory.”
“That’s…?”
“An aura user capable of explaining how force is converted into aura is almost unheard of! That includes your master!”
Logan was stunned by this unexpected revelation. “Perhaps someday you’ll be able to objectively explain the process of a force user becoming an aura user. That’s far more incredible than becoming a superhuman at your age.”
“Is that so?”
Logan understood Luther’s words, but believed that creating aura required detailed and sensitive control of force, similar to learning the mysterious techniques of swordsmanship.
As Logan pondered the possibility of a new approach, Luther excitedly added, “Of course, it might not work. But just the possibility is significant. Thus, keep your aura hidden, especially from the Empire’s people. At least until you truly become an aura user.”
This confirmed one thing to Logan: the towering superhuman genuinely cared for him. “Thank you.”
“For what?”
“For worrying about me. And I hope for your continued support until I return home.”
Luther, embarrassed by his earlier excitement, turned his head away. Logan smiled warmly. In his past life, when the civil war raged, he had died knowing little about this superhuman. But now, Logan wondered why his master had appointed Luther to accompany him.
But as they exchanged banter, Logan realized how much he had come to trust Luther through their single bout, more than the several days they had spent traveling together.
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