Bab 100: We Are All Liars Here [3]

With a groan, Azriel pushed himself up with his remaining hand, struggling to stand. He was drained, exhausted.

Letting out an audible sigh, he tapped his storage ring and drank a health potion. Then tossed the empty vial to the ground.

Then another.

And another.

Until there were none left.

"That feels much better..." he muttered, closing his eyes to savor the peace and quiet that followed.

No one was left.

Everyone who entered this cave had died—all except for him.

And Leo.

Unwillingly, Azriel opened his eyes, seeing Leo standing in front of him.

"I didn't want to use it on him. I tried to find another way, but..." Azriel trailed off.

"There wasn't another way," Leo cut in.

"It's not that it's impossible for you to defeat an advanced-ranked, but it was impossible for you to defeat Instructor Benson fairly."

Azriel nodded as he limped toward the edge of the bridge.