Lamias had no idea how far she would get if she went all out, or to what extent she would be able to fight Big Sister Suya. She thought that even if she were no match for her, it definitely wouldn't end in an instant.
Muza of Virgo was surely watching from somewhere. Clearly, he didn't want her to treat this casually.
Besides, her Power Seed had awakened with the help of this Virgo Gold Saint. If their positions were reversed, she probably wouldn't want someone she had given a fortuitous opportunity to simply accomplish nothing.
In that case, Muza's insistence that she continue this challenge did make some sense...
However, now that she had decided to fight Big Sister Suya with all her strength, Lamias quickly adjusted her state of mind.
But in truth, worldly affairs easily exceeded her expectations.
Lamias drew her sword, and Big Sister Suya drew hers as well. Their blades clashed in an instant... Yet at that very moment, a third sword suddenly struck between the two crossed blades.
The tremendous force instantly sent Lamias and Big Sister Suya flying in opposite directions. On the snowfield, a petite figure had appeared.
Lamias and Big Sister Suya were both startled. But this was the Icefield in the final area, the last place where everyone challenged the Crane Cloth. It wasn't strange for a new challenger to appear.
What was unusual was that the newcomer hadn't chosen to wait until Lamias and Big Sister Suya had decided the victor before playing the mantis stalking the cicada. Instead, she had joined the battle directly, making a completely unexpected move.
The wind and snow had already weakened.
When Lamias and Big Sister Suya stopped themselves, they saw that the female warrior who had suddenly attacked was dragging a long