"Waaahh!"
When the collision occurred, the girls were stunned.
What in the world is going on?
They had just barely calmed down from a terrorist attack, and now they were fighting each other again.
Was it so hard to just sit down and have a chat?
"Tione! Should we intervene?"
Tiona asked her sister beside her, but the latter was also undecided.
"Ais, ever since she returned from the Dungeon, she's wanted another fight."
"But, she was nearly injured back then, and this time..."
They hesitated, unable to make a decision.
Eugene's whereabouts were unpredictable. If they missed this opportunity, they didn't know when he would appear next.
If they intervened, how would Ais feel?
Furthermore, they didn't have their preferred weapons in hand, which was incredibly frustrating.
"No, we can't let them keep this up!"
It was Shakti who finally took the lead.
For safety reasons, she could not allow the battle to continue.
What if the blast from the fighting caused the bombs to explode?
Just as she was about to call her people, a voice called out from the audience seats behind her.
"Is that you, Lady Loki?"
Shakti turned back to see Loki, dressed in casual clothes with fiery red hair, waving at her:
"For my sake, could you please refrain from intervening?"
"Why? Lady Loki, this could very well cause the bombs to explode..."
"Just tell everyone to leave."
"Anyone who chooses to stay and watch does so at their own risk."
Loki's narrow eyes opened slightly, and the authority of a God flashed within them, instilling awe.
"...I understand."
Facing this unpredictable God of Mischief, she had no choice but to obey.
Shakti took one last look at the intense battle in the arena, silently praying.
Please, don't let anyone die...
Clang!
With the flame attached to the battle-axe, the huge weapon in Eugene's hands felt as light as if it didn't exist.
Coupled with the effect of the Deep Plunder, his synchronization with the weapon was maxed out.
He swung it in a circle, drawing terrifyingly hot streaks of fire through the air.
Ais, merely approaching, felt her skin break out in large red patches from the heat!
Not only had his attack speed increased, but his attack range had also become significantly larger!
At this point, the weapon in Eugene's hand could no longer be simply measured by the shape of a battle-axe.
If he wished, every part of the weapon, top to bottom, could inflict damage on his opponent!
Demon Flame was truly effective!
Having gained the ability to freely manipulate it, the precision of the magical flame was significantly improved.
Although the consumption of magic power doubled, thanks to the Magic Power Correction and his daily accumulation, Eugene was unconcerned about the cost.
By relying on this magic, he successfully and completely suppressed Ais in close combat!
In their previous fight, even with the Super Enhancement, Eugene was slightly inferior in close combat.
He only briefly suppressed Ais by relying on the terrain advantage of the tunnel.
But this time, by relying on the ascended magic, he successfully closed that gap.
At this moment, he possessed the genuine combat power of a top-tier Lv. 5!
Even though Ais had activated her exclusive magic, Ariel (Wind Spirit Rush), he was in no way at a disadvantage!
Sun Breathing, Second Form: Blue Heaven!
A massive ring of fire, swung from bottom to top, cleanly sliced open the ground.
The raging flames immediately repelled Ais, who was airborne!
Her expression was grave, and the hand gripping her sword was already covered in blisters from the heat.
Even if she blocked the flames, the high temperature would still have an effect.
Furthermore, she was unaccustomed to her current weapon.
This sword was a backup she had acquired while her Despair Blade was being maintained at Gobniu's workshop.
Although it was a second-class weapon, it lacked the Indestructible property.
And because it was new to her, it had many incompatibilities with Ais herself.
This subtly weakened her combat power.
"He can actually play with fire like that. This Flame Breather really has a few tricks up his sleeve."
Loki's lips straightened, her smile gone, as she watched the two fighting intensely.
"Then why did you agree!" Lefiya couldn't understand why her own Goddess, who spoiled Ais so much, would allow her to fight a stranger?
After what happened moments ago, she understood how powerful Eugene's flame was.
Even Ais would be injured if she touched it!
"This is Little Ais's wish."
"Her desire to become stronger has never faded."
"And apart from this guy, no one else can fulfill it."
"So, even though I'm very jealous, I had no choice but to agree."
"If I constantly shielded her and didn't let her follow her own will, it might actually become a constraint for her."
Constraint.
That word stung Lefiya.
She looked toward the arena, somewhat in disbelief.
Could what Eugene said be true?
They tried their best to give the parentless Ais a family, but were they limiting her true power?
She didn't understand. Why would working together and relying on each other be a constraint?
She looked at the purple flame.
Her curiosity about Eugene grew even stronger.
"That person is so strong!"
Tiona's focus was more superficial.
She had only heard that Eugene was good with fire, but now it seemed he could use giant weapons with exquisite technique too.
If he were willing to coach me, could I also become stronger?
The Amazon girl's fighting spirit was stirring.
She used a double-headed greatsword, similar to Thanos's Blades of Tyrant.
If she could learn some essential techniques from Eugene, her strength would definitely improve significantly!
As for Tione...
He, he also uses a long-handled weapon?
Just like the Captain...
But the Captain uses a spear, and the spearhead is so small... it can't compare to this guy's at all!
I can't help it; I'm utterly fascinated by that huge weapon!
Captain, what should I do? I actually have another man in my heart!
"Ha! So he's not just good with fire?"
In the viewing stands, Ishtar became even more excited.
She gently bit her finger, her eyes glazed, her gaze glued to Eugene's vigorous figure.
A strong scent of lust spread around her as she breathed heavily.
This woman has changed her mind.
Tammuz, who had witnessed the intense battle in the arena and realized the absolute disparity between himself and Eugene, looked ash-gray and utterly despairing.
Soon, he would no longer be Ishtar's concubine, but just an ordinary Lv. 4!
And without that status, as a handsome man, he would soon be targeted by the other women in the Familia.
That naturally included the "Man Killer" Phryne!
Recalling that indescribably ugly toad-like face, Tammuz felt a chill run down his spine.
No, absolutely not!
Being caught by that woman would definitely be a fate worse than death!
A crazed light flashed in his eyes.
In for a penny, in for a pound! I'll find a chance to escape as soon as I return tonight!
As Ishtar's concubine, he knew many of her secrets.
If he fled to the Freya Familia, the Goddess of Beauty would surely be very interested in this information!
Perhaps she would even be merciful and help remove the lust-inducing curse that Ishtar had placed on him.
That's what I'll do!
While Ishtar was still immersed in the performance, she had no idea that the person beside her was already plotting his defection.
However, not everything went unnoticed.
Aisha stood behind, taking in Tammuz's moody expression.
She narrowed her beautiful eyes, her mind racing.
Perhaps due to Eugene's influence, her thinking had become much more active recently.
A plan was beginning to take shape in her mind.
"Heh, now there's a breakthrough to rescue Haruhime..."
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