Even through the isolation of the magic barrier, the scorching flames seemed to seep through faintly.
The spectators around Duel Arena No. 27 felt waves of heat wash over them, leaving their mouths dry and parched.
Inside the arena.
Mereoleona casually shook her right hand.
As though she had not defeated a Giant Lieutenant Colonel, but merely some pitiful beast blocking her path.
Her blazing red hair resembled living flames.
Her emerald eyes brimmed with undisguised, wild fighting spirit.
She was a formidable woman whose aggression was practically maxed out.
Mereoleona had already changed into a red business suit and skirt.
A pitch-black Coat of Justice bearing Lieutenant Colonel epaulets draped over her back.
Yet none of it could conceal the surging magic power within her, as if it might erupt at any moment.
When the floating sphere device announced that she had earned the right to challenge someone above her rank.
The delighted smile on Mereoleona's face grew even brighter.
At the same time, the red Grimoire glowing before her automatically closed and flew back into the pocket on the right side of her coat.
"Please proceed to Ground Duel Arena No. 83 at 2:15 this afternoon."
"Your opponent will be Colonel Price."
Mereoleona ignored the gazes and comments around her.
Guided by the strength of the auras she sensed, she moved between the various duel arenas.
Colonel Alva of the Meteor Tribe and Lieutenant Colonel Carlson.
Lieutenant Colonel Tsuchigumo of the Demon Race.
Colonel Sicilian of the Lion Mink Tribe.
Colonel Nahashu, Vice Admiral Onigumo's adjutant, who was said to come from Teigu World.
Major Genya Shinazugawa, younger brother of the Wind Breathing Vice Admiral.
Major Whitey Bay, daughter of the White Whale Admiral.
They were all people whose strength she considered decent enough to warrant a look.