บท 218: Uncovering Marz's Identity? [3]

"Nevertheless, it's unexplainable how they both possess such similar skills and abilities, and why Mika chose to abandon Marz despite his evident strength," Jessica pondered out loud.

"...Actually, I have a theory about that as well," Mina said abruptly.

!?

"Speak," Jessica asked.

"We know that Mika refused to take in King Madlock's daughter, Ziona, right?" Mina said.

"Yeah, and what about that?" Jessica asked curiously.

"...Though we know Ziona is a strong and capable swordswoman, what if Mika didn't take her in because Ziona doesn't have the skill that she was looking for in her disciple," Mina said.

"You mean...?" Jessica's eyes widened in surprise as she suddenly realized something.

"Yes, you saw that Ares was able to copy Tania's fighting style, despite Tania not teaching him, after watching the highlights of their match, right?" Mina explained.

"...."