Outside the secret realm.
"James, do you have anything else to say before you go?"
Gorby looked at his student, his tone carrying a hint of kindness.
James blinked confidently, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.
"Teacher… after this fight is over, don't forget to hand out the reward."
"You little brat!"
Gorby laughed and cursed, but the affection in his eyes could not be hidden.
"At this rate, my entire fortune will be emptied out by you sooner or later."
"How can you call that 'emptying you out'?"
James refuted him with a perfectly serious expression. "A teacher rewarding his student is only right and proper!"
Gorby rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue with him.
On the other side.
"Mosi, are you ready?"
The instructor in hemp robes looked at his student with concern and asked in a low voice, "How confident are you?"
"Mm…"
Mosi fell silent for a moment before slowly spitting out a few words.
"About fifty percent."
"Pretend I never asked."
