As Ling'er gradually raised the flames' temperature, a series of crackles came from inside the fireball!
"Cicada Sheds Its Shell: Yamete!"
A woman's shout rang out from inside the fireball!
Then a huge hole opened in the fireball, and a white figure shot out.
It was none other than Minako.
But he no longer had his earlier elegance and nobility.
Faint black smudges stained her pretty face, and her white robe had been burned to tatters, leaving half her bra and panties exposed.
"How scary! She actually escaped."
Then Ling'er nodded again. "A single layer of flame can heat up instantly, but its defenses aren't strong enough.
Multiple layers offer enough defense, but they heat up too slowly.
Looks like I'll have to find a middle ground."
She began reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of her last move all by herself.
She completely ignored Minako in front of her!
Seeing this, Minako flew into a rage. "How dare a mere ant ignore me!"
"Yamete: Pollen Gun!"
As her voice fell, a white spear appeared in Minako's right hand.
As Armament Haki coated it, the divine spear took on a faint black sheen.
She raised her hand and thrust the spear at Ling'er.
At that moment, Ling'er was still tilting her head in thought.
Ding!
Then a light bulb popped up above her head. "That's what I'll do!"
Coming back to her senses, she saw a spear gleaming with Armament Haki hurtling straight toward the spot between her brows.
The corners of her lips curled slightly, and her entire body gradually faded until she vanished completely.
Then an intense burning sensation spread from her own chest throughout her body.
She slowly lowered her head and saw a huge hole in the left side of her chest!
"When did..."
Urgh-
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