Beatrix and Shadow fought, but in order to better enjoy the battle, Shadow had not brought out his true strength.
Instead, he matched Beatrix's level, continuously using strength equal to hers as he fought her.
As for Beatrix, the more they fought, the more alarmed she became. At this moment, she finally understood what Yoru Machi had meant when he said that Shadow was extremely powerful.
When she had first clashed with Shadow, Beatrix had likewise not used all her strength, cautiously probing him instead.
But throughout the battle, Beatrix had continuously brought out greater strength.
She had initially thought that Shadow, who had only displayed that level of strength at first, would quickly fall to her.
But she was then astonished to discover that Shadow, her opponent, had also not been serious from the very beginning.
By now, Beatrix had used almost all of her strength. The only thing she had yet to use was the trump card Yoru Machi had given her...
After the two exchanged another blow and separated, Beatrix looked at Shadow. Even after fighting for so long, he still appeared completely at ease, his breathing not even disrupted. As though she had made up her mind, she reached for the bandages wrapped around her arm.
"I originally didn't want to use this power, but you're even stronger than I imagined."
Hearing Beatrix's words and seeing what she was doing, Shadow's expression remained calm, but inwardly, he was exceptionally excited.
It was coming, it was coming! With lines like that, this atmosphere, and this setting, she was clearly about to bring out her trump card!
That was right, this was the kind of plot and scene I wanted! Come on, bring out your strongest power, shock everyone here, and then get defeated by me!
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