Fate Is Just That Interesting

"What... did you drink?"

A flicker of wariness flashed through Nojiko's eyes.

As someone who knew nothing about magical potions, the ones she had used most were healing potions for treating injuries.

As for those that enhanced attributes like strength, agility, and stamina, she had hardly ever touched them.

After all, enhancements gained through external means were not truly one's own power, so most members of the Demon Pirates were not particularly interested in them.

"Heh! This was created by the Marine Science Unit after conducting in-depth research on the several magical potions your captain provided. It can comprehensively and drastically improve a person's basic physical abilities in a short period of time. We call it Demon Blood!"

As she spoke, the blonde woman's originally slender and seductive body suddenly bulged with muscle.

The muscles in her thighs and back in particular swelled at a rate visible to the naked eye, fundamentally altering her body's structure and proportions.

The next second...

Boom!

She instantly broke the sound barrier and slammed viciously into the shield in Nojiko's hands.

"Flame Strike!"

Nojiko refused to be outdone. After withstanding the violent impact, she swung her magical warhammer in retaliation.

But she was clearly not as fast as her opponent. The instant her hammer swung out, the blonde woman had already retreated beyond a safe distance.

"Too slow! Looks like you're the weakest one in the Demon Pirates! If I kill you, I can make up for the losses caused by this mission's failure." The blonde woman licked her lips and revealed a cruel smile.

"Kill me? Hmph! Then come and try!" Nojiko shot back without yielding an inch.

After their brief exchange, they collided once more. Nearly every clash caused astonishing destruction to the surroundings.

Neither of them noticed that Allen was currently