"Weak?" Ace echoed, his voice low.
He slowly lowered himself onto the rooftop floor, his eyes never leaving hers. There was no frustration or anger in his tone—only calm curiosity.
"And what, exactly, would qualify me as not weak?"
The woman smiled faintly, as if amused by the question.
"Have you ever heard of the Immortal Realm?" she asked.
But before Ace could even part his lips to answer, she continued, her voice light and casual, like she was recounting an old tale.
""Oh, wait. You've been to the Divine Market already, haven't you? Holders of the Divine Garden always unlock the Library last…" she said, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "That's where the real knowledge begins."
Her expression shifted, slightly more serious now.
"There's Warrior rank, then Silver. Above that is Gold, and then Dark Gold. Beyond those is the Legendary rank."
She paused for effect, letting the weight of her words settle.
