How the hell did I end up here?
Adam helplessly thought to himself.
After the old proprietor had seen Adam's injuries, he became very intrigued by the true cause of them. And so, upon his insistence, the youth was brought to a chamber behind the store.
Adam found himself lying on a stone slab, wearing nothing but a loincloth. He had never felt so vulnerable in his life, especially considering the other person was at the Mana Core Rank!
"Relax your body!" The old proprietor reprimanded. "I'm not going to eat you."
"…Auhh."
With great reluctance, the youth relaxed his muscles. The old proprietor finally began to study his injuries.
"Goodness!" he exclaimed. "These burn marks are unlike anything I've ever seen before. These flames are magical in nature, and they seem to be…"
The elderly Magus froze. He turned to Adam and asked in a solemn voice:
"Boy, did you fight someone at the Mana Core Rank?"
"Auhh." Adam nodded.
