MIGHT AS WELL BE OP Chapter 875 - Capítulo 875: Seven Wonders Of The Universe
Previously on MIGHT AS WELL BE OP...
Aaaninja turned his attention toward Kingsley, the man who had just spoken. He stared intently at the golden-haired figure with shimmering eyes, who hovered peacefully in the void, as if trying to decipher secrets that remained stubbornly hidden.
“To be honest, I find you quite fascinating,” Aaaninja remarked with a thoughtful air. “You don't seem to have any mana, nor do you possess any other energy signature I can recognize. Despite that, you display physical power and explosive capabilities that seem to contradict the very laws of this Galaxy.” He squinted slightly, showing genuine curiosity rather than distrust.
Kingsley remained quiet.
For the first time throughout their talk, he appeared at a loss for words. His face stayed calm, but the silence itself was telling. Sensing the potential awkwardness, Anthony stepped in before the tension could grow.
“He is an anomaly, Aaaninja,” Anthony explained with a steady voice. “And anomalies are best left alone.” He spoke with a quiet sense of authority. “I suspect that if you attempted to look any deeper, the River of Time would demand a massive toll just to keep your existence intact. It's easier if you just view Kingsley as one of the Seven Wonders of the Universe.”
The warning was unmistakable.
Aaaninja picked up on Anthony’s hint immediately. He gave a single nod and dropped the inquiry without pressing further. It was clear that whatever Kingsley was, he operated outside the boundaries that even Time itself feared to cross.
“I assume I can still challenge you to hand-to-hand combat, though?” Aaaninja asked, his demeanor regaining its composure.
Even as he asked, Aaaninja already suspected the outcome. In a pure physical brawl, he knew he would face a certain defeat. While his own martial skills were highly refined and powerful, they paled in comparison to the absolute mastery Kingsley possessed. To Kingsley, hand-to-hand combat wasn't just a skill; it was his very essence.
Did this realization bother Aaaninja?
Not at all.
His true expertise was found in the Dao of the sword and his Time magic. Physical brawling had always been a secondary pursuit. If Kingsley was so much more advanced, then it only made sense to study under him. Aaaninja was never too proud to recognize a superior strength.
Given his own immense talent and comprehension, Aaaninja secretly believed he could close the gap and reach Kingsley’s level within a few weeks or months.
He was completely mistaken.
The harsh reality was that the only person capable of rivaling or besting Kingsley in close-quarters combat was Anthony himself. Kingsley’s perfection wasn't just the result of hard work; it was a unique specialty granted by the Universe. Against such a divine blessing, everyone else was simply outclassed.
“You are welcome to learn from me,” Kingsley replied bluntly.
Aaaninja’s mouth twitched at the response. He hadn't meant to sound like a student, but it seemed Kingsley had picked up on his desire to learn while completely missing the nuance of the social exchange.
‘I’ll just master everything he knows in a matter of days. That will be the best way to get back at him,’ Aaaninja thought to himself, lost in another moment of quiet delusion.
Anthony observed Aaaninja with a faint, knowing grin. He didn't need any special mental powers to figure out what the man was thinking; it was written all over his face. However, Anthony stayed silent. It would be far more amusing to watch Aaaninja fail in his quest to surpass the unsurpassable.
For the moment, Anthony was happy to play the role of a silent observer to the upcoming comedy.
“I have to admit, Anthony,” Lucian’s voice rang out, interrupting Anthony’s thoughts, “you always seem to end up with the best of everything.”
Anthony blinked, pulled back to the conversation. “What are you talking about?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.
“I’m talking about your girlfriend,” Lucian explained with a heavy sigh. “She hasn't even reached the Apexus mana rank yet, but she already fights with Planetary-level strength. Meanwhile, my partner and Aaaninja’s had to pull back.”
A look of shared pride appeared on the faces of both Anthony and Vega.
“What can I say?” Anthony said smoothly. “I have a habit of dating only the best.”
“Alright, wipe that smile off your face,” Lucian muttered, shaking his head. “We already realize how strong Vega is.”
Anthony let out a soft laugh. Lucian had been the one to bring it up, only to shut the conversation down once he realized he was just praising his friend's luck.
“Changing the subject,” Aaaninja cut in, “just how powerful is your Blue Planet to have produced the three of you?” He glanced between Anthony, Vega, and Kingsley. “Anthony is barely twenty, Vega is the same, and Kingsley is only a little over a hundred years old. You are all much younger than Lucian and I.”
Anthony gave a calm smile.
“Our home planet has nothing to do with it,” he replied. “If planets were the ones deciding talent and power at the moment of awakening, then powerful figures like your parents would have found a way to boost your potential even further.” He spoke casually, yet with total conviction.
Just as Lucian was about to chime in, a melodic, serene voice drifted down from above.
“It seems everyone is having a lovely time without me.”
The group looked up simultaneously.
Aura was floating effortlessly in the dark void. Her sky-blue eyes glowed softly, and her long hair of the same color drifted behind her, swaying in the invisible cosmic winds. Her arrival caused a noticeable change in the local atmosphere.
“Where did you disappear to?” Vega asked, her purple eyes meeting Aura’s gaze.
Aura let out a small sigh. “To put it simply, I lost track of Akira and had to go retrieve her.”
As she floated down to join them, Vega nodded, choosing not to pry. Akira was perched on top of Aura’s head, her tiny face looking out at the group with wide eyes, as if she were looking at legends. She seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle of their previous battles.
“So,” Aura asked with a mischievous grin, “what were you discussing before I got here? I hope no one was talking behind my back.”
“Nothing important,” Vega answered calmly. “Just various things. Though I imagine the conversation will focus on you now that you’ve arrived.”
The group continued to hover in the vastness of the cosmos. Their lighthearted chatter stood in stark contrast to the world-shaking power they each commanded—power that could shatter solar systems, yet was currently held in check by friendship and humor.
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