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"Is this alright? This courtyard isn't very big."
"Rest assured, Miss Demeter, I will protect everything here and keep our conflict within the established limits."
Upon hearing Demeter's concerns, Asia made a promise.
She mobilized the power of destiny, constructing an absolutely powerful barrier through the [Engraved Pupil Magic Book "Oath of Watch"].
"So……"
Ais looked at Asia and was just about to take action when Haruhime called her back.
"Please wait a moment, Miss Ais."
"what happened?"
"I also want to test my abilities."
After speaking, Chun Ji used her battle technique, Youxiang Fox Art Divine Advancement, for the first time through the power of destiny.
Ais, the target of the spell, was enveloped in a faint golden light.
At the same time, the power of destiny rapidly expanded within his body!
"My combat skills can elevate a person to a higher level in all aspects. Miss Ais, have you felt any noticeable changes?"
"We cannot comment at this time..."
Ais didn't even give a vague answer.
But she had a feeling—
I'm incredibly strong right now!
Because Ais can notice all the changes that occur around her.
The grass swayed gently in the breeze, its speed and trajectory seemingly slowed down countless times, so much so that Ais could clearly see how each blade of grass swayed with the caress of the airflow.
The rhythm and frequency of everyone's breathing also became part of her perception of the world.
Every breath they took, every heartbeat they made, was like a drumbeat on the battlefield, which Ais transformed into intelligence.
The air currents within the space were filled with information that only Ais could see.
For example, when the enemy is preparing to launch an attack, their body will produce a series of chain reactions before the action: muscles tense, center of gravity shifts, and breathing rate increases.
All of this is accompanied by subtle changes in air pressure, which Ais is able to pinpoint precisely.
It can even be used to predict the future!
"Can we start please?"
At that moment, Asia asked a question from not far away.
Ais nodded silently.
The moment the two confirmed each other's thoughts, Asia released holy light within the shield barrier she had created.
The light descended from the sky at a speed invisible to the naked eye!
This speed has already surpassed Rias's previous spear attack on Ais.
However, this time the result was different.
Ais, who had been defeated in the past, suddenly accelerated.
The world seemed to have been left behind by her!
Ais instantly dodged Asia's attack and rushed to her side.
Asia didn't see Ais's movements clearly, but she was already fully prepared.
Baili said to protect yourself, and Asia did just that!
Ais's attack landed and collided with the shield constructed by the magic book through the power of destiny!
boom!
A terrible explosion occurred, but it was contained within the barrier.
Asia did not let the opportunity slip by as she faced Ais in close combat.
"If we get close enough, we won't miss!"
The Holy Light Judgment descended once more. (For the most exhilarating novels, visit Feilu Novels!)
But this time, Ais still dodged it with incredible speed.
The two collided again.
Defense and Holy Light;
Dodging and high-speed sword swings.
What appears to be a simple collision is built upon a height that is beyond the reach of ordinary people.
This commotion attracted the attention of several other people.
The second floor, near the courtyard—
The window of Hyakuri's room was opened, and Rias and Akeno, who were sleeping inside, leaned out.
The two wrapped the blankets around themselves and looked around the courtyard from top to bottom.
"Is this a training exercise?"
"Rias, look... it's that swordswoman you fought before."
"Hmm... I noticed."
The Fiora's high-speed maneuvers did not break through Asia's defenses, but they did manage to avoid the Holy Light's punishment, which was invisible to most people.
Having confirmed this, Rias understood that the girl who had previously lost to her had received Hyakuri's blessing, allowing her to embark on her destiny...
"what happened?"
Almost at the same time, through the same window, Yukino and Mai appeared.
Ais, who was below, noticed this scene out of the corner of her eye.
She immediately envisioned all sorts of scenes...
Then--
Ais made a mistake.
With a slip and a stumble, Fiora was engulfed by Asia's holy light and suppressed.
"All right."
Upon seeing this, Baili interrupted the training session.
Asia, who had stopped immediately, quickly walked up to Ais and extended her right hand.
"Are you alright, Miss Ais?"
"……Thank you."
Ais took Asia's hand and stood up.
Then she faced Baili and bowed her head respectfully.
"This power of destiny has exceeded my imagination. The miracle brought by Mr. Baili will be an unforgettable memory for me."
"This is just the beginning, Ais."
"what do you mean……"
"The road ahead is still long."
Baili turned to the other side
"You too, Haruhime, the power I gave you was not meant to make you complacent."
"Yes, yes!!"
Chunji immediately perked up her ears and stood up straight.
Just then, the doorbell rang again.
New guests have arrived.
It seems that replenishing Sichunji's mana will have to be postponed for a while.
boom!
The new guest was picked up by the cat from Tacheng and thrown directly onto the nearby sofa.
"Hey, don't use violence."
The man then sat down on a nearby sofa.
Seeing his somewhat disheveled appearance, Baili couldn't help but ask about the kitten that had caught him.
"What did he do? You caught him..."
“Baili, you guys were inside the villa so you didn’t know, but when I came back I saw this guy lurking around the door, he looked very suspicious!”
"This guy is indeed suspicious, but he's not an enemy, so don't worry."
Baili patted the kitten's head.
Then he looked at the young man on the sofa.
"Hermes, what are you doing here?"
The strange stranger caught by the kitten was Hermes.
He straightened his disheveled collar and a smile appeared on his face.
"Didn't Lord Baili previously entrust me with finding accurate information about the Black Dragon?"
"Black dragon..."
Upon hearing this, Ais immediately revealed a gloomy and serious expression.
She clenched her right fist, hating the black dragon, trying to calm herself down and avoid disturbing Baili's conversation with Hermes.
The three goddesses also seemed somewhat surprised at this moment.