Forged Destiny [Book 6: Ch. 9]

Pain.

My teeth grit together instinctively and I glared down, at the fist buried in my side, just past my armour and up into my kidney. It felt like I'd been sucker-punched by Nora. I choked out a breath, slumping slightly.

"Strength is in context," the Mage said softly, gently. "I may be a Mage, but even with a low Strength growth rate, if I am high enough level, I can be as strong as a Knight." The way she spoke was like she was imparting wisdom to a small child.

—Forged Destiny [Book 6: Ch. 9]