Although the Shogun still could not acknowledge the wishes of the people Ellin represented.
There was no doubt that the strength Ellin had displayed had earned the Shogun's recognition as a warrior.
As a fellow powerhouse, the Shogun had come to admire her. She also believed that, with Ellin joining her, the eternity she pursued would become even more secure.
Thus, she had changed her mind. Even if Ellin lost, she would not kill her. Instead, she invited Ellin to govern Inazuma alongside her.
Honestly, extending such an invitation in her capacity as the Raiden Shogun, Inazuma's supreme ruler, was already the greatest possible show of sincerity.
Joint rule over Inazuma meant she was willing to grant Ellin a position equal to that of the Raiden Shogun.
But that was not what Ellin wanted!
Ellin wanted Ei to abandon her obsession with eternity and turn her gaze back to her people's wishes.
That was why she had to win this battle.
As a warrior, the Shogun's thirst for battle and love of combat were extraordinary.
Even though she had acknowledged Ellin's strength, they still had to settle who was stronger, no matter what. Otherwise, she would never be satisfied, nor would she concede.
Her gaze crossed the vast distance to rest on Ellin high in the heavens, her expression still utterly solemn.
With a thought, she summoned Electro Power, reconstructing the arms behind her and the palms beneath her feet, then repairing the enormous lightning blade.
The Shogun's gaze grew sharper and colder.
Endless Electro Power surged toward her, and the air became unbearably oppressive.
Arcs of electricity crackled everywhere in space.
A terrifying pressure spread. Even the spectators more than twenty kilometers away instinctively felt fear and trembled beneath it!
Such overwhelming might, such crushing pressure.
Anyone could sense