Andrew pulled his hand back and smiled. "How do you feel?"

Eric stood up slowly, his tone icy. "Inferno Strike, right? You've been training with Dad's technique. No wonder you were completely immune to my Phantom Mirage."

Andrew shrugged, not even trying to hide it. "You're right. It's Inferno Strike. But just so we're clear, Mr. Thornton gave it to me. I didn't sneak around and steal it."

Eric stared at him for a long time, his expression unreadable. "You've already mastered the first sta