Chapter 117: Chapter 117 - Looking Back on the Past - [Part 1] [18+]

"You did well Shin," stretching his hand down towards Haruki, Michael offered his help in getting up.

"Not as good as you, sir!" Taking a firm grip on Michael's hand, Haruki pulled himself back on his feet.

Despite having just been struck down by him, the thrill of the battle had him smiling. Michael too returned a generous smile before sheathing the blade he'd used for the battle. The motion served as a reminder that a lance of gold was his true weapon of choice, and so being defeated with a sword by him felt slightly more humiliating.

"Is something the matter?" Placing a hand on Haruki's shoulder, Michael brought him back to his senses. "You're getting better, soldier, so if that's your query, you have nothing to worry about."

Being comforted by the greatest warrior in all of Atlas, a warm smile crept up on Haruki's face. Taking a moment to just calm his heart, he huffed out a sigh and nodded at the general.