Guy had a good point. But Rudra just snickered and replied.
“Are you kidding me? That’s you! The move you just used is the same one I used last time. Do you have any idea how many years I spent learning it?!”
A secret technique of distraction. This was one of Rudra’s special techniques to avoid accountability by subtly changing the subject. Because Rudra was educated as royalty, he excelled at such ingenious speaking skills.
“Was it three weeks?”
“Yes. Even Veldanava-sama praised it.”
Overhearing the conversation, Guy was taken aback. The technique he had said he had gone through a great deal of trouble to learn was surprisingly easy for him to master. Guy looked sideways at Rudra and let out a big sigh.
Rudra was still complaining that Guy was the dirty one for stealing people’s skills, but he had his own reasons. His words and actions were actually the result of Rudra’s impatience. Although they were still on par in terms of ability, Rudra had been getting a bit overwhelmed lately. Rudra was more aware of this than anyone else, and thought that it would not be good if things continued as they were.
If I could win in a fair fight, I would have done so too!
Rudra wanted to say that out loud. What he said at first seemed to have nothing to do with things now, but the status quo was that he had to use all he had to win.