Chapter 134: Freya’s Feeling
Envi became Freya’s sparring partner. They showcased their swordsmanship to each other—Envi skillfully wielding the [Blackmore Katana Style] while Freya demonstrated her prowess with the [Flamemore Swordsmanship].
The clash of their blades echoed throughout the training ground, sparks flying with every impact. Freya’s movements had become sharper, more refined. Every swing of her sword carried the intensity of someone who had trained tirelessly, determined to prove her strength.
Envi activated [Future Sight], the new skill we had acquired, allowing him to read Freya’s movements with ease. He dodged and countered with precise strikes, his katana slicing through the air with elegance and deadly accuracy. Freya gritted her teeth, her competitive spirit igniting further.
Not willing to be outdone, Freya unleashed [Phoenix Ascension], causing her sword, [Ignis], to radiate intense phoenix flames. The surge of heat drastically increased the power of her fiery attacks, causing the air to waver from the sheer heat. The ground beneath her scorched with every step she took, her presence resembling that of an untamed flame.
Envi and I were both taken aback—we hadn’t expected Freya to grow this strong. The intensity in her golden eyes was different from before. She wasn’t just fighting to prove herself; she was fighting to stand by my side.
Even so, Envi and I managed to defeat Freya effortlessly. Envi’s precision and agility overwhelmed her, and in a final exchange, he disarmed her with a swift, fluid motion. Freya stumbled back, panting heavily as her sword was knocked away.
Freya admitted that she had planned to challenge me when I was exhausted, but in the end, she surrendered. "I thought I could catch you off guard... but even when you’re not at full strength, you’re still this strong..." She sighed in frustration but smiled nonetheless.
She confessed that even after I had fought the Dungeon Boss and was drained, I was still overwhelmingly strong. She hadn’t been able to land a single hit on me. Her frustration was evident, but so was her admiration.
Her hands clenched into fists as she looked down at them, her expression a mix of frustration and longing. "I trained so hard... I thought I had gotten stronger, but compared to you, I’m still so far behind." Her voice trembled slightly, filled with both determination and self-doubt.
I opened my mouth to say something, but before I could, Envi took over. He stepped forward, his movements slow and deliberate, and without warning, he pulled Freya into his arms. Her eyes widened in shock, her entire body stiffening at the unexpected embrace. I could feel her heartbeat quicken against Envi’s chest.
"You’ve become strong, Freya." His voice was calm, gentle yet firm. "You are more than worthy to stay with me."