Everyone understood her intent.
To take back control of the body.
True Fu Hua urgently warned, "Kiana, don't be rash! She's in an extremely dangerous state right now..."
With a Herrscher's authority and complete control of her physical body, Black Fu Hua possessed terrifying combat strength.
"I know."
Kiana's gaze was resolute as light gathered in her hand.
The Subspace Lance materialized, its cold gleam piercing.
"But I will never let anyone around me disappear again."
Not far away.
Black Fu Hua watched the scene and couldn't help rolling her eyes.
"...Tch. Quite the convincing performance. Been watching too many romance dramas?"
She folded her arms, her face full of disdain.
"Old Antique didn't tell you, did she? You want to save her? Dream on!"
"Even if you beat me, what then? This body belongs to me. With what little power she has left, she thinks she can take over? Not a chance!"
"Without my body, she's just a useless flame."
Black Fu Hua rocked back and forth with laughter, the sound shrill and grating.
"Get it? This is a dead end! There's no way out! She's doomed to perish, hahahaha!"
Her wild laughter echoed through the space.
An air of despair spread.
And yet.
Kiana's grip on her lance did not loosen in the slightest.
Even knowing the outcome was already decided.
She would still fight for that sliver of hope.
Black Fu Hua's laughter abruptly stopped.
Looking into Kiana's unwavering eyes, she felt an inexplicable surge of irritation.
"...Are you insane?"
After a moment of silence.
She dropped her mocking expression, and killing intent surged in her eyes.
"You want a fight? Fine."
"I'll fight you to the bitter end!"
The void wailed.
The world twisted like a crumpled wet cloth, collapsing before finally wringing itself into a