No, she hadn't disappeared. She had transformed into a meteor that seemed capable of piercing through space itself!
Her body had nearly merged with Willow Leaf White Wisteria, becoming a white streak of light that pierced through both the golden radiance and crimson before her.
The golden light scattered.
The Red Wolf was sent flying back.
"Success!"
Mito shouted.
"Wait, not yet!"
Kiriko noticed that the opponent still seemed to have a little health left.
And at that moment, a golden greatsword formed once more.
"Block—!"
Yet this time, the golden sword was parried by Glimmering Light.
After finishing her attack, Asuna had conveniently switched weapons.
"Ha—yah!"
In turn, the golden light seemed to cling to Glimmering Light.
Then Asuna struck back, her sword radiance carrying golden light as it pierced through the Red Wolf.
The golden radiance gradually faded.
The Red Wolf remained standing, but its posture no longer held its former elegance and majesty.
It stared deeply at Asuna, its gaze filled with pain, fury, and some indescribably complicated emotion.
Then it let out a low, endlessly weary whimper and collapsed to the ground. The colors on its body gradually turned gray, and its enormous form slowly became transparent before finally transforming into countless golden motes that dispersed into the air.
At the same time, Asuna and the others heard the system notification.
And as the notification sounded, Asuna also received an item called a "memory stone."
It was an item used to expand magic slots, allowing her to equip one additional spell. It would be perfect for casting alongside Willow Leaf White Wisteria.
"Asuna, that didn't seem like a deflect... I mean, a Parry Counter?" Heathcliff walked over.
The notification announcing the Red Wolf's defeat made everyone relax considerably.
"Mm." Asuna nodded. "My Parry Counter had already