Chapter 122: The Fire That Burns Everything
Freya’s POV
Flames of the phoenix swirled around me, their golden light illuminating the battlefield. I could feel the power of my fire element surging—more than twice as strong as before. The greatsword, Ignis, was supposed to be heavy, unwieldy in my hands. And yet, it felt as if it resonated with me, moving with effortless grace, as though it had always been mine. Each swing left trails of blazing phoenix fire in its wake.
My appearance had changed—I was now clad in what looked like a suit of phoenix fire armor. It was similar to Cain’s [Firaga Armor], but mine had massive, flaming wings extending outward and three long, flowing tails of fire. The sheer power of the phoenix coursed through me like an unstoppable inferno.
Just as I was about to charge at Zorx, who was still locked in combat with Cain, a familiar voice called out to me.
"Wait, Freya!"
Arsene rushed toward me, urgency in her golden eyes.
"Phoenix flames can burn through Zorx’s fire," she explained, her voice steady despite the exhaustion on her face. "But you need divine energy—without it, your attacks won’t be enough to truly wound him. Take this."
She raised her hand, and a glowing magic circle formed beneath her feet. It pulsed with a sacred light as she poured the last remnants of her mana into my sword.
"This... this is my final spell. I have nothing left after this." Arsene exhaled shakily, yet her voice remained resolute. "Defeat Zorx with this, Freya—[High Divine Magic: Blessing Knight]."
The magic circle radiated an overwhelming brilliance, its light engulfing Ignis. The blade shimmered, burning not just with phoenix fire, but now with a divine glow—like countless stars flickering within the flames. The sacred energy spread across my entire body, turning my armor of fire into something almost celestial.
"Arsene-sama... this power..." I stared at her, awestruck.