บท 707: Strip

Khan had been nothing short of ignorant in the Slums, but his time in the Global Army had taught him many things that made him doubt past certainties. Bret's level was one of them, and clarity had finally arrived.

Back then, Khan lacked the means to confirm whether Bret had spoken the truth, and finding him now seemed impossible. However, part of him wanted to believe in his father, which created an additional issue.

"How can a soldier lose levels?" Khan questioned. He was clueless on the topic and hoped the scientist could provide answers.

"Lose levels?" Abraham repeated, clearly surprised by the question. "There have been some cases, but all were highly irregular."

"Just answer," Khan ordered, unwilling to explain more.

"Mana-related illnesses can cause such an issue," Abraham explained. "Deviations from regular training can also lead to rejection on a muscular level."

"That's it?" Khan wondered.