chapter 20 vulnerable

There was silence in the martial arts training ground. Everyone looked at Ethan Sigeweard in horror, as if they were looking at a monster. After a while, the crowd became completely excited.
"How is it possible that Ethan is actually at the Battle Master level? A month ago, he didn't even awaken his fighting spirit? Could it be that he has been holding back and is just waiting for the outbreak today?"
"Tolerance? How could he have forborne for nine years? He must have only broken...