Severing night and day—this phrase was used to describe Shining's swordsmanship, but Shining's own swordsmanship couldn't actually reach that level yet; that was a realm of the gods.
However, Shining's swordsmanship was now moving towards the level of severing night and day. Fujino, who was enduring that strike from Shining, felt this deeply.
Shining's swordsmanship was constantly approaching that domain.
But for now, it was still too weak.
The wild winds and sharp sword intent dissipated, and the flying dust gradually settled.
When everyone clearly saw the scene around the two, Amiya and Kaltsit's eyes turned a bit red... How much money would this cost!
The surroundings could only be described with the word'shambles'.
Countless massive sword gashes had sliced through the metal walls and floors containing D32 steel.
Relying on her vision, Kaltsit could vaguely see that these gashes seemed to extend down into the engines of Rhodes Island.
Kaltsit could only pray that the engines hadn't been damaged.
Repairing those things consumed not just lungmen coins, but a massive amount of manpower.
If that person found out, he would definitely go crazy!
Amiya's thoughts weren't much different from Kaltsit's, but this child was currently calculating in her heart whether the repair costs should be taken from Miss Shining or Miss Fujino.
Setting aside their thoughts, Nearl and Saria both looked towards the center of the field.
The outcome was already very obvious.
However, this outcome was somewhat beyond Nearl's belief.
Lilith really hid a lot from me... Fujino won.
Shining knelt on the ground, using the sword in her hand to support her swaying body.
"You lost." Fujino looked at Shining in front of her and put away her strange sword.
"I didn't expect that in one year, you would have already touched that level. It won't be long before you can truly reach that realm. When that time comes..."
Fujino stopped there; it was better to let Shining realize some things herself.
"So that's it."
Shining smiled, but that smile contained too much bitterness.
"You really hid a lot from us. The name Lilith is fake; your real name is Asagami Fujino, the owner of that arms company. I should have known earlier; after all, you two look so similar no matter how you look at it."
Shining had naturally heard the words of Nearl, Amiya, and the others earlier. In fact, when Fujino used the pseudonym Lilith and joined them as a member of the Followers, Shining had already had some suspicions.
Once, when passing through Lungmen, Shining had accidentally caught a glimpse of a photo of Umbrella's boss in the hands of a Lungmen police officer. It was then that Shining had suspicions, but since Fujino was maintaining her ten-year-old physique at that time, Shining was confused but couldn't be certain, and eventually just ignored it.
At that time, for Shining, Lilith was Lilith; it was truly difficult to connect her with the owner of that arms company, and the gap between the two was too large.
After all, there was no technology or Originium Arts on the Terra Continent that could change one's physical age. It was precisely because of this point that Shining gave up her suspicions back then.
Perhaps the two just looked a bit similar.
And now, Shining could finally confirm it.
"I'm sorry about that." Fujino admitted it openly. At this point, if she continued to deceive, there would likely be no chance of reconciliation between her and Shining.
In the future, it would probably result in drawing swords upon meeting.
Shining was definitely capable of doing such a thing.
"Lilith!"
With a familiar shout, everyone saw Nightingale running towards them from a distance.
Seeing Nightingale, Shining's smile became even more bitter.
She still let Lilith meet Nightingale.
"Nightingale." Seeing Nightingale, Fujino was also very happy. With a Heavenly Movement, she appeared in front of the running Nightingale, reached out, and pulled Nightingale into her arms.
"Lilith, I missed you so much."
Feeling the familiar warmth and smelling the enchanting fragrance, Nightingale's pretty face showed a look of enjoyment. Her small head rested on Fujino's chest, and her hands wrapped around Fujino's waist.
"You're not allowed to leave anymore."
Nightingale said, her tone very firm. Her hands holding Fujino's waist tightened slightly, as if she would never let go if Fujino didn't agree.
"Alright, I won't leave this time." Fujino's hand stroked Nightingale's hair. "I will stay by your side this time. I promise you."
"Mhm." Having received a response, a beautiful smile bloomed on Nightingale's face.
"I love Lilith the most!"
As Nightingale spoke, she directly kissed Fujino with her pale pink cherry lips.
Crack... Watching the two passionately kissing, Shining's heart shattered.
Why did it turn out like this!
Kaltsit and the others, as well as the Rhodes Island operators who had been drawn over, all looked at the pair in the center with ambiguous and curious expressions, as they occasionally emitted a sweet atmosphere.
The veteran operator Rangers couldn't help but sigh. "It's good to be young. Thinking back to me and that female lizard... we're old now, old."
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