Chapter 196: Scarred Mighty Man
The man leapt down from a height of nearly fifteen meters and landed firmly on the ground. The impact sent a dull tremor through the soil. His light purple hair, cut just above shoulder length, fluttered briefly before settling, giving him an oddly majestic presence.
Leo's eyes immediately caught the countless scars crisscrossing the man's hands and peeking out from beneath his clothes—old wounds layered upon newer ones, each telling a silent story of survival.
Lily and Miho instantly took fighting stances. Leo, too, summoned his dagger without hesitation, its cold weight steady in his grip.
The man swept his gaze across the three of them before letting it settle on Leo.
"I've never seen someone transport magic plants so delicately," he said with mild curiosity. He bent down and examined the soil where a plant had once been rooted.
"Not even disturbing the roots… impressive."
He straightened and tilted his head.
