"I have given out hundreds of gifts to those whom I found valuable, and all of them received items of first second and third tier," said the old man.
"These items provided them with immense help on their journey to ascension."
"And the reason I'm giving you something so valuable, young man, is because I believe your journey will be far more difficult than theirs," he added.
"You might be telling the truth, but I have no way of knowing that for sure," Auran replied. "Taking something from a stranger isn't how I operate. More importantly, I'm someone who has confidence in my own abilities—I don't need help from anyone else, even when I'm in danger. I can defend myself alone," he said proudly.
Hearing that, the old man went silent—and finally, the girl, who had remained quiet all this time, raised her voice.
