Adam fought monsters and other Phantoms countless times. He also had clashes with humans, both before and after he became a Phantom. One notable example was Max, who worked for the Dark Order, one of the three major forces in the Citadel.
However, Max was more of an exception than a real rival, as it all happened during training.
But... even against Max in the simulation, Adam didn't feel as shocked as he did when Douglas's palm slammed into his chest.
Slowly, Adam got up, still not believing what had happened.
Then, he turned his gaze to Douglas, who was standing next to Silvana with a broad smile.
"His aura... What is it?"
Adam and Silvana saw the same scene.
White, dense energy, pure as the beginning of the world, emanated from Douglas's strong frame. There was no hint of anything else in Douglas's energy, nor was there any trace of the opposite element—darkness—which monsters and phantoms like Adam possessed.
Step. Step. Step.
