"Really? If that's the case, then the problem is solved," Erix said with a smile.

'Why did you say that? Tell me it's not what I think,' Lena said, deep in thought.

"I don't know what you're thinking, but whatever it's, it's obviously not going to work," Erix replied firmly. "Natasha is the perfect person for this stuff. She's the only person I know with fire ability. I plan to drag out the fight so she's forced to use more fire abilities and eventually use up her mana."

'Understand me correctly, I'm not against you fighting Natasha. I just don't want you to get too attached to her,' Lena clarified.

"Why do I get the feeling you hate Natasha for no reason?" Erix blurted out without mincing words. He couldn't stand it any longer, so decided to just say it.

'Come on, stop acting childish. I barely know this girl to have anything against her. I'm just concerned for your safety. I hate the fact that she knows your biggest secret. She exudes something that makes me uncomfortable. She looks