Ethan's eyes narrowed the moment he saw the man standing in the doorway. Without hesitation, he launched his skill straight at him.
The door had opened to reveal Liam Silverwood—the so-called Silverwood Steward.
Neither of them had expected to see the other.
Liam certainly hadn't expected a punch the moment the door creaked open.
Ethan hadn't meant to hit him either. His skill had been aimed at the steel panel behind the door, and he'd packed a ton of force into it. Unfortunately, Liam had picked the worst possible time to appear.
Still, this wasn't just any person—Liam Silverwood also happened to be a combat instructor. And he wasn't slow to react.
Startled but sharp, Liam immediately unleashed the Silverwood family's signature technique: Veilhand.
Boom!
Their hands collided with a deafening crash, Ethan stumbled back three steps. Liam did the same.
The strike was perfectly matched.
