Test

No. 46 slowly lowered his leg after the failed kick.

There was no surprise in his movements, only silence.

Then, beneath the mask, a faint chuckle escaped.

"...Good."

He folded his arms behind his back and looked directly at Asher.

"It seems your instincts are excellent."

Asher remained in a fighting stance, his expression calm.

"You attacked without warning."

"I did."

No. 46 answered without the slightest hint of guilt.

"It was a test."

"A test?"

"You are about to enter the headquarters of the Reaper Guild."

His voice became colder.

The masked man looked at Asher and said in his emotionless voice,

"I cannot allow some weakling to enter the headquarters. So now, we are going to have a little spar."

He paused for a moment before continuing,