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"Hmm! You all look great lined up together!"
Maria nodded, crossing her arms with a satisfied smile as she admired her three new "friends." They were already formidable, and with the Undead boost, their power felt even more intoxicating.
"I kind of want to collect them all. Should I go after the other four now?"
As she rubbed her chin in thought, Maria noticed Yellow Heaven barking furiously at her. Purple Heaven, finally allowed to speak again, joined in.
"You will pay for this, you wicked demon! Our Emperor will never forgive you!"
"Our four remaining siblings are far stronger than us! You haven't seen anything yet!"
"Hmm? Is that so?" Maria tilted her head, eyes sparkling. "Wow, that's exciting! This world is truly vast. I can't wait! Hahahaha!"
To their astonishment, Maria laughed with genuine, almost childlike wonder, eagerly anticipating the chance to refine her Martial Arts further.
At last, she felt it.
"There it is!"
