Rin instantly evaporated the water soaking his clothes and fixed his gaze on Nina.
At last, he understood why Keil was so protective of her.
After all, she had given the Mermaid Clan an extraordinarily gifted female cub.
Even so, he remained unconvinced.
The old fish actually claimed he couldn't defeat her.
How ridiculous.
Owning two cities did not automatically make someone powerful. In Rin's eyes, neither Barbarian City nor Whitesand City ranked among the strongest cities in the Beast World.
Still, the fact that a female had risen to become a city lord meant she must possess some genuine ability.
Looking directly at Nina, he said, "For Keil's sake, I'm willing to let this matter go. However, I want to spar with you."
His tone softened slightly.
"Don't worry. I won't use my full strength, and I won't hurt you."
He needed this fight.
Otherwise, his people might truly begin to think he feared her.
Naturally, he intended to hold back and avoid causing any real injury.
