Chapter 185: The Blue Girl (6)
The tattooed woman was slick with sweat, her mind a frantic scramble.
Could I possibly win?
Was it truly plausible for a human-made ‘guardian’ to ascend to such heights of power?
“It appears victory is unlikely. Prepare to retreat,” she conceded, her voice barely a murmur.
Her younger sister gulped, offering a nervous nod in response.
A pang of regret seized the woman. If only she had her sword, she wouldn’t feel so outmatched.
Her gaze darted around the space, searching for anything that could serve as an advantage. This was an alchemist’s workshop, after all; surely there would be something useful.
Then, her eyes fell upon a display case in the living room.
“Ha.”
A small, almost involuntary chuckle escaped her lips.
Indeed, there were tools she could wield.
The case contained ingredients rarely found on Earth, treasures scarcely seen even in her own world. Among them lay an alchemist’s sword, obviously of superior craftsmanship.
It was as if the collection had been assembled specifically for those who dared to confront the guardian.
As the woman surveyed the room with a renewed intensity, her sister, growing uneasy, whispered, “Unnie? What is it?”
“Nothing’s wrong.”
The woman approached the wall, lifting the sword from its resting place. “There’s no need to run anymore. I will win.”
A confident smile curved her lips as she turned to face her younger sister.
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