Kenneth grit his teeth; the fusion process was far more painful than he'd imagined. He wasn't sure what liquid Roger had given him to drink, but as the armor began to cover him, signs of recovery appeared in his injuries.
"You've sacrificed too much to reach the Fifth Tier," Roger frowned. Of course, he had no grounds to criticize Kenneth given the circumstances.
After all, Kenneth did this partly for self-rescue and, in a way, helped Roger considerably.
Emil and his nephew truly played a pivotal role in Roger's return.
Moreover, without Emil's warning, Roger would have been completely ignorant of the Lord of the Mist, leading to many complications.
Though he didn't express it, he was genuinely grateful to both Kenneth and Emil.
"Relax, you've injured your source. Don't even think about moving forward; surviving is a blessing."
"However, with this armor, things have changed. Since physical source recovery is impossible, external methods can compensate."
