For anyone that's interested in the story of the last panel from the chapters with the old man and the beast here is the link to the manga, no need to thank me, I read it and enjoyed it, I highly recommend it
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https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/the_monster_and_the_beast/
He actually believes that he won't need Dan after he's able to win in matches, can't wait to see how wrong that will come out to be (๑•ㅂ•)و✧, since the author said they like chasing arcs can't wait
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