"Bang bang bang bang bang—!"
In the sky, a rain of light formed by tiny meteors continued to pour down, bombarding Capeline.
However, as time passed, both the scale and power of the torrential rain of light increased considerably, becoming like artillery shelling the ground and setting off increasingly violent explosions.
Shien stopped holding back, raising Flying Star's power to the maximum in an attempt to halt the imperial princess's advance.
But perhaps because Flying Star was ultimately only beginner-level magic and lacked significant destructive power, the rain of light falling from the sky never harmed Capeline in the slightest, allowing her to successfully charge right in front of Shien.
"Divert!"
Having rushed before Shien, Capeline chanted another brief spell and changed the Replica Sacred Sword's effect.
As light flowed across the Replica Sacred Sword, the sacred radiance that had been reducing damage around Capeline vanished. Instead, the radiance transformed into strength, and her aura surged dramatically.
"This time, it's a level boost?"
Shien saw through it at a glance and immediately raised the Holy Sword.
"Clang!"
Capeline's Replica Sacred Sword became a flashing slash that struck Shien's Holy Sword, sending sparks flying once more.
However, unlike the previous attack, this strike possessed far greater force and power.
Shien involuntarily took half a step back, and Capeline pressed her advantage without mercy.
"Swish swish swish swish!"
Amid sharp whistles through the air, Capeline calmly swung the Replica Sacred Sword, drawing trails of sword light as flashing slashes rapidly came at Shien, enveloping his entire body.
Countless streaks of sword light came rushing toward Shien, and he inwardly shuddered at Capeline's offensive.
Capeline's slashes were extremely swift and decisive, without any unnecessary flourishes or convoluted tricks. They were killing sword techniques that pursued efficiency above all else, fundamentally different from ordinary