Chapter 164 - The Ark Of Pankration (2/2)

”Then it's time for you to learn more about your friend,” replied Z, looking at the fight.

”But why did she keep it from us?”

”Even until now there are things that I do not know about Mavislin. So I treat every day as a surprise.”

”Don't view anyone as weak. Because once your lower your expectation of them, the easier it is for them to lower your head in defeat.”

”Hmph, this is nothing!” replied the Umbra, disappearing.

It appeared in front of her, trying to punch her face. But she continued to dodge attacks, shifting from left to right. All of a sudden, Ling ducked down after the Umbra delivered a strong punch. She grabbed its waist and hauled the being above her shoulder.

Without missing a heartbeat, she slammed the Umbra down onto the cold, rock floor. The Umbra landed with a huge thump, arching its back and coughing up blood. But it quickly recovered, firing off water spearheads right at Ling.

”I've already told you...” murmured Ling as she looked at the flying water spells.

”Dodge it!” yelled Vernice, her eyes widened.

”Magecraft does not affect hand-to-hand combat,” finished the Viscountess, with dulled eyes.

Ling effortlessly caught the spearheads and crushed them all with one hand. She cracked a proud smile and gave thanks to the fallen Valkyrie.

”Never thought your backup plan would work,” murmured Ling, looking at her palms.

As she looked at her open hands, the feathers that were inserted under gloves glowed, albeit slightly. She then clenched her fists and looked at her current opponent.

”Impossible! She destroyed the Umbra's Magecraft!” shouted Z, with shock.

Beside him, the Valkyrie cracked a small smile as she peeked at the duel in front of her. Z was too petrified to notice the Valkyrie waking up.

”You go...” whispered the Valkyrie.

”Win the fight.”

”Those feathers are what's left of my remaining strength, even if I were to fall. They are my Elemental Core, the strongest defense on any Mage's body. Place my feathers on any body part, and that place will be rendered invincible,” explained the Valkyrie, as she recalled how she gave Ling a secret plan.

If Z or Mavislin loses, Ling was to use the given feathers to her advantage to destroy the Umbra. Ling placed the feathers into her gloves.