Andrew said calmly, "Since when were titles and power reserved for noble blood? In the past, sure, the Divine Alchemists ruled everything. However, alchemy is the lifeline of every martial artist in the world, and though I'm just a ninth-grade supreme alchemist, I believe I can challenge them."

He met her silence through the veil, a silence that stretched much longer than before.

After what felt like ages, Elaine finally spoke, her voice sounding uncertain. "Did you just say… you're already