'They're monsters… even more than the king described. This isn't normal strength. This is something else entirely.' the Valkyrie realized.
Although after the demonic invasion she hadn't actively participated in battles—since she had been busy running Lumina Bay—she still didn't think she had grown so weak.
It could only mean one thing… the girl wasn't just bratty; she actually had strength to back up her words.
Soren watched quietly from the side. "She'll keep going until one of you can't move anymore."
Aina didn't linger on the floor. She pushed herself up and, without hesitation, lunged forward.
The clash resumed with twice the speed.
Aina's strikes aimed for vital points. Serene's movement was erratic and unpredictable, switching between graceful and savage in less than a heartbeat. They darted across the hall, knocking chairs over, slicing through pillars, cracking tiles with every step.
Aina was keeping up—but barely.
She grit her teeth.
