Of course, outside the field where they could intervene in the battle at any moment, Judas in Theresa's hands was also itching to move, ready to tie Black Ji Lin up tight should Himeko fail to hold on.
Although certain actions by certain elders had caused Theresa's intelligence to show signs of declining again in recent years, she could still use Judas. If I can't bind a Herrscher to death, can't I at least bind a half-wraith like you?
In fact, if Gwen had not stopped her, Theresa would have acted long ago.
Besides Theresa, the other three outside the field—Gwen and Fu Hua in particular—could sense that, as the battle continued, a certain power within Himeko's body was steadily growing stronger.
Although Mei's senses were far inferior to Gwen's and Fu Hua's, as a natural Stigmata awakener, she vaguely sensed it as well.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Himeko, who had gradually adapted to Black Ji Lin's attacks, decisively seized an opening and knocked Black Ji Lin off her horse. Then, catching Black Ji Lin off guard, she pressed her advantage and turned the tide—
Although her basic physical abilities were inferior to Black Ji Lin's, Himeko's Valkyrie armor and artificial Stigmata allowed her to unleash a short burst of power that surpassed the latter.
However, when Himeko beat Black Ji Lin until she could no longer rise, and the black Xuanyuan Sword in Black Ji Lin's hand dissipated while the crimson jewel on her forehead shattered, Himeko herself was already exhausted. She could only support herself with the Xuanyuan Sword and kneel on one knee beside Ji Lin.
"Ha..."
Lying quietly on the ground, Black Ji Lin's seemingly emotionless face revealed an expression of relief as she murmured leisurely,
"Finally, I can be free from this long loneliness...
Thank