บท 102: One Step

"With your current abilities, you can't possibly defeat Prince Leofric."

"Before you kill Leofric, you should practice first; you won't be able to defeat him if you can't even win against Theobauld."

Theobauld and Isabelle's words repeated in his head. It made him both frustrated and calm at the same time.

'Leofric is the strongest person in this land, and I was defeated by his not-so-strong brother, meaning I'm still not strong enough to defeat Leofric at this moment. I must find more information about his strengths, abilities, and weaknesses. He inexplicably stopped Mother's regeneration ability when he fought her, meaning I can't fight him carelessly.

But...'

The blood from Allen's hand became thicker and turned almost black. The black blood churned in a circle and turned into a small spear.

'If I kill him secretly, maybe I still have a chance!' Allen thought.

He was glaring at Leofric, who was above him,