Aether Gardens [4]

"Then try."

After saying that, Xavier focused on his own opponents.

He acknowledged Marcus' strength after he, Marcus and Ashtarh fought Charles during the banquet.

In his opinion, their team's only rival was Ashtarh.

He even though further down the line and calculated the final fight for the six flags.

With Charles out of fight, the winner was likely to be one from Ashtarh, Marcus or him.

That's why he picked Marcus and convinced him to team up.

Why?

Because once the six flags were gathered, since they were in the same team, he and Marcus would work together to eliminate Ashtarh.

Then, it'd be either him or Marcus.

This was the optimal choice he could think of.

For that, he needed Marcus to be strong enough, but not too strong.

In fact, it'd be better if Marcus was a bit injured.

That's why, he didn't reveal the reason and simply asked Marcus to try.

And try he did.