Felix knew about this. All of his nine fellow apprentices indeed practiced different techniques, and Gerald had said those exact words.

"Five years ago, I discovered a technique perfectly suited for me by chance, far more powerful than what I practiced then. Eventually, I couldn't resist trying it. I thought I could seek Mr. Hoffman's help if anything went wrong, but nothing happened."

Felix felt utterly helpless. "So, you took such extreme measures over this?"

Perhaps Gerald had his reason