I remember you mentioning about wishing to cultivate your strength before. When you had sent out that invitation out for a fight, weeks ago.

[ Blade folds his arms. He is not one to say it means nothing to try to gather up that much more, considering the circumstances. But, honestly, something about it seemed different; intuition, which he doesn't ignore even if his mind isn't exactly a pleasant place. ]

Though, this seemed different than before. [ ... ] Your desire to overcome your opponent did appear to be far stronger.