Gabriel placed a hand on Daemon's shoulder, a warm gesture on the surface but his aura flickered subtly, probing beneath Daemon's aura.
"You've grown stronger," he said. "Feels like you're around... eight-star?"
Daemon nodded calmly. "Yes. I am and I see you've grown stronger too."
He already knew Gabriel's power was above his. Just like in their past life.
The gods had always favored Gabriel the blessed twin, the golden boy. Of course his strength would grow faster.
Gabriel smiled. "I had a breakthrough just yesterday finally hit the next rank,9 star."
He laughed casually, but Daemon noticed the glint in his eyes.
As they walked through the palace halls, Gabriel's tone shifted slightly.
"Speaking of strength... I heard a strange rumor recently," he said. "Something about a small kingdom named Aurelia. Wiped off the map."
Daemon stopped walking.
"Really?" he said flatly. "I did hear that rumor... How did it happen?"
Gabriel hesitated.
For just a breath, he sweat.
