From Vanne's perception, August appeared mostly unharmed, but he could sense a slight injury to his spirit—a consequence of overdrawing his spiritual power through some method. Such an act was perilous; if one were to damage their spiritual sea, it could severely hinder their future path to improvement indefinitely. However, after scanning August's body with his spiritual perception—an action that August accepted without protest—Vanne realized that this dire scenario had not materialized.
August stood before him, displaying that familiar smug and confident look that always seemed to accompany him, making one wonder if he had just triumphed over a peak first-rank sorcerer or merely faced a novice apprentice. The juxtaposition of his nonchalant demeanor against the backdrop of their recent encounter was striking.
