บท 1183: Closed-Door Meeting (1)

Ickle and the rest of the Golden Dragon Tribe representatives' reactions were a sight to behold as the match between Anahita and Kyran unfolded. They were not amazed by their confrontation—no, actually, they were pretty amazed, but for an entirely unexpected reason.

Crei, in particular, had a peculiar expression as he observed the two onstage. Unable to contain his thoughts any longer, he voiced his doubts to Ickle.

"Patriarch," he began, his unease palpable, "I understand your request for him to observe Anahita's technique and possibly train her, but this..."

He gestured toward the stage where the two supposed opponents were now absorbed in discussing Anahita's exterior morphication.

At that moment, Anahita was trying out something that Kyran said after pointing out some of the flaws in her application.

Crei continued, "...Can we still call this a spar?"