The snow fell slowly, pouring on my head while the rain drizzled too. I suspected it was due to my transformation, that I couldn’t feel much of the weather.

My skin felt a million thicker and impenetrable.

I in fact, felt so much stronger, as I approached Master Zu. My face wrote of a determined look.

My sword dragged on the floor, making linings on the snow that fell. And breeze blew off my already short hair, which I had earlier cut.

I must win.

I had to win.

If I wanted to defeat Knight Lydia, I had to pass the hurdle.

By defeating Elder Zu himself.

“Come on!”

Master...