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The clash of the highest-level sword dances had temporarily come to an end.
A heavy silence filled the air.
Noah tightened his grip on the holy sword. His palm was slightly numb from the impact, and the way he looked at Rubia became more solemn.
Ren and Restia, who had been watching from the side, reacted rather differently.
"She actually said she's stronger than Ren?" Restia spoke with an unfriendly expression.
"That woman really has the nerve to say that."
"But I can't deny it," Ren said with a bitter smile.
"The power of the Demon King resides within me, while the power of the Saint resides within Rubia. The more completely the Demon King's power awakens, the stronger the Saint's power becomes. Now that my power has awakened perfectly, the Saint's power Rubia inherited has become incredibly powerful as well. It is no weaker than mine."
"Her power is no weaker than mine, and her swordsmanship was inherited from the Savior Saint, so it is no weaker either. Since her power and swordsmanship are on the same level, all that remains is to compare our contracted spirits." Ren's gaze shifted to the Crimson Magic Sword in Rubia's hand.
"Restia, it's true that you are a highest-ranking Dark Elf, and your rank has even reached the Demon God level. But the power of Rubia's Godslaying Flame far surpasses the Demon God level, having even reached the Mythic level. In that respect, I am naturally weaker than her."
Restia immediately fell silent.
In other words, Ren was not weaker than Rubia. Her only disadvantage