Velvet's lungs burned as if filled with liquid magma; her lips parted, trying to suck more air to adjust her breathing.
She gripped her halberd, covered in nicks and refused to back down. 'These monsters!' Maybe if she'd been fresh and hadn't spent the day training, she could... 'No, I am being arrogant. These enemies are stronger than my best.'
"Hmm~ it looks like she won't give in so easily, kekeke." Funf rolled onto her back, watching the two facing off from her dragon's back. "Drei, remember not to break the limiter or we'll all be dragged back and get scolded."
'Limiter?'
The word took a moment to register in Velvet's mind.
Her lungs burned, ached, and countless negative emotions swirled around that pain, enhancing it further. "This isn't their full power..." As she watched the emotionless face of the twin swordsman, it was clear that this was a fact, and it destroyed Velvet's pride.
