The students of Madblade Martial Academy erupted in anger, ready to charge forward to save Rodney. However, Ivan moved first, leaping in and catching Rodney before he hit the ground.

"Mr. Sanford, are you alright?" Ivan asked urgently.

Rodney gasped for air, his eyes bulging and his body trembling in fear. Finally managing to catch his breath, he stammered, "Mr. Lincoln… be careful. That old bastard is way too strong!"

Aspen chuckled coldly. "Rodney, I warned you—you'd die an ugly death to