Hearing Jaden's doubts, Lucia simply smiled at her with quiet confidence, her expression calm as if the outcome was already decided in her mind.
"I understand your concerns," she said gently, "but I also know that Max has not even used his true strength yet. What he has shown so far is only the surface, because his real power is something that would shock even you if he chose to reveal it. He understands very well what is best for him, and that is why he has been fighting using other methods instead of exposing his core strength."
Her gaze remained fixed on Max as she continued speaking, her tone steady and assured. "The Grim Gladiator, at most, possesses strength around the first level of the Rebirth Realm, and compared to Max, dealing with someone at that level will be nothing more than a simple task."
