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    During the journey, something happened after the seal of purity was removed, and all the energy that had been suppressed since she was twelve years old was unleashed, causing Freytan to undergo a sudden and tremendous power increase.


    '' It seems she''s a true protagonist... This is the second time she''s gained a power boost '' thought Dantalian, sitting on the carriage''s roof with Amanda by his side. The two of them were observing Freytan and Fiona, standing face to face in the middle of a vast green field.


    "Did we really need to change our route like this, master?" asked Amanda. "We''re in the middle of nowhere now."


    Dantalian pointed with his eyes in the direction of Fiona and Freytan. The energy emanating from their bodies was causing a slight distortion in the air around them, with small traces of sma appearing around Freytan and tiny ice kes swirling around Fiona.


    As atmosphere crackled with electricity as Freytan and Fiona faced off, their powers colliding in a dazzling disy of skill and determination. With her sword, Sakura, still in hand, Freytan wore an apathetic expression as she calmly surveyed the ice pirs surrounding her.


    "You''re no match for me," Freytan taunted with a hint of arrogance, her voice carrying a melodic tone that belied her confidence. "But I''ll admit, your ice maniption is quite impressive."


    Fiona grinned mischievously, her blue eyes gleaming with excitement. "I wouldn''t be too sure about that," she retorted, her voice filled with yful challenge. "I''ve been itching for a good fight, and you seem like the perfect opponent."


    With a graceful flick of her fingers, Fiona sent now ten ice pirs hurtling toward Freytan, each aimed at a different angle. But Freytan was prepared, and with a quick movement of her sword, she unleashed a wave of sma that cut through the pirs like a hot knife through butter.


    "Enough with the theatrics, Fiona. If it didn''t work once, increasing it won''t help. Is all this just for show?" Freytan said, but with her eyes, she knew that Fiona was indeed stronger than her, and this was the perfect moment to discover her current limits.


    The ice pirs shattered into tiny cubes, scattering in every direction. Fiona''s eyes widened in surprise, but she didn''t back down. Instead, she pped her hands together, creating a massive ice wall that surged toward Freytan.


    "If you''re asking for it, let''s take it up a notch," Fiona said, sporting a wide smile, showing no signs of concern.


    "Tsk, you show-off," Freytan replied. Not to be outdone, she smiled and twirled Sakura in a wide arc. The sma around her sword intensified, forming a zing crescent that collided with the ice wall, creating a spectacr explosion of steam and ice.


    The force of the impact sent shockwaves through the surrounding area, making the grass beneath their feet sway violently. Dantalian and Amanda watched in awe, their eyes mesmerized by the two.


    "Nicely done, Freytan. You''re really impressive," Dantalian said, sounding a bit happier than he should.


    "Cursed luck, just when I was getting close to Freytan," Amanda remarked, but her smile showed that she was genuinely happy with what she was witnessing. After all, the stronger they be, the more protection Dantalian will have.


    Thus, both wore expressions of admiration, concealing their smiles with hidden intentions.


    When the dust settled, Freytan and Fiona found themselves mere meters apart, their eyes locked in a battle of wills. Fiona''s grin widened, and she formed an ice sword in her hand, attacking Freytan with thunderous speed, causing the ground beneath her feet to crack.


    But Freytan skillfully evaded the attack and retaliated with a quick strike of her sword. Fiona blocked the blow with her ice sword, and the two engaged in a fast-paced swordy, their movements a blur of steel and ice.


    The sh of their powers created a dazzling spectacle of colors, each strike sending sparks flying in all directions. The sma from Freytan and the ice from Fiona danced around them, weaving a fascinating tapestry of elements in the air.


    Their fight seemed almost like a dance, a symphony of power and skill as they matched each other move for move. Freytan''s eyes glinted with determination, her desire to test her newfound strength evident in her every motion.


    On the other hand, Fiona''s eyes sparkled with excitement and joy, revealing the thrill of the battle. She longed for a worthy opponent, and Freytan proved to be just that. ''The pain she inflicts doesn''t evene close to those two, but this is perfect enough to pass the time.''


    The two continued their intense duel, their powers flowing in harmony with the natural elements around them. The field became their canvas, and with every strike and maneuver, they painted a masterpiece ofbat.


    No words were spoken, for none were needed. Freytan and Fionamunicated through their actions. Each strike and sequence of moves was a conversation.


    Dantalian, with the golden energy over his eyes, saw that the energy level of the two was increasing uncontrobly and said, "Amanda, we better move this carriage or it''ll be shattered."


    Amanda''s eyes widened. "What? No, wait... What''s going to happen to those two? They might get seriously hurt," she said, worried.


    Dantalian smiled, letting out a smallugh as he said, "You truly are amazing, Amanda, worrying about those two..." Dantalian sighed, pointing towards them. "It''s easier for me to conquer the king''s daughter than for those two to suffer a serious injury."


    "But it''s still dangerous. We don''t know what happened to Freytan, so..." Before Amanda could finish speaking, the sound of even louder explosions could be heard.


    Dantalian lifted Amanda up in his arms. "Ah, master, what are you doing?"


    "Only this way you''ll listen to me, you disobedient girl," Dantalian said, giving Amanda a tap on her backside. "You need to listen to me when I speak, right?"


    ''Hmmm, this feels good... Maybe I should disobey the master more often,'' Amanda thought with a joyful smile on her face,pletely forgetting about the fight between Fiona and Freytan.


    '' I think I did something I shouldn''t have '' Dantalian thought with a smile, releasing himself from the roof of the carriage andnding behind it, pushing it backward to create enough distance from the range of the battle.


    "Now, Amanda, watch this. It''s nothingpared to what we''ll have to face," Dantalian spoke spontaneously, carrying Amanda in his arms as she was lost in her thoughts, not realizing what Dantalian had just said.


    "Impressive, Dantalian was right about you; you truly are an anomaly," Freytan retorted, her voice calm and controlled. "But don''t think it''s over yet."


    "Of course not, after all, my Master chose you, and you''ve shown me that you''re truly worth it," Fiona replied, disappearing into a cold mist and reappearing above Freytan as three copies, attacking from each side.


    "I''ve already told you this kind of thing won''t work," Freytan smiled, her eyes shining with a pink glow as she distanced herself from Fiona. With incredible speed, Freytan advanced, causing the three clones to strike the ground.


    Her sword ready to strike, Fiona''s eyes widened in surprise, but she reacted quickly, using her ice maniption to create a protective barrier around her.


    The sh of their powers created a dazzling spectacle as Freytan''s sma de collided with Fiona''s ice barrier. The force of impact sent shockwaves through the ground, cracking the earth beneath their feet.


    With a flick of her wrist, Freytan sent waves of sma at Fiona, who smiled and continuously created walls of ice to defend herself. The intensity of the battle was escting, and both heroines were fully engaged.


    At this moment, Freytan''s apathetic expression began to waver, and a hint of excitement crossed her face. She relished the challenge presented by Fiona, the thrill of an uneven opponent stirring something deep within her, almost revealing her current limits.


    As they continued their fierce exchange, Freytan noticed Fiona''s change in tactics. Fiona started using the terrain to her advantage, creating ice slides to maneuver rapidly andunching ice projectiles toward Freytan.


    Smiling, Freytan decided to up the ante. Shebined her sma abilities with her impressive swordsmanship, leaving trails of sma with each strike, leaving a path of destruction behind her.


    With a graceful flourish, Fiona summoned a massive ice pir from the ground, hurling it toward Freytan. Unyielding, Freytan infused her sword with even more sma, slicing through the pir and dispersing it into a shower of frozen fragments.


    Their sh intensified, and the ground below them turned into a battlefield of elemental forces. Freytan''s power surged even further, her emotions fueling her strength. She was no longer holding back, embracing the wave of energy that had been suppressed for so long.


    Fiona''s eyes filled with joy as she witnessed Freytan''s energy, which had been increasing uncontrobly until that moment, stop and now Freytan was under herplete control.


    "Hmm, interesting," Fiona thought. ''Perhaps now I can enjoy another aspect of the fight?''


    As thest rays of sunlight dipped below the horizon, Freytan and Fiona found themselves in a brief moment of rest, both breathing heavily and covered in cuts and bruises from the intense battle.


    '' Unfortunately, I could only enjoy one side of it... '' Fiona sighed. The battle was great, but in the end, she felt a bitter taste in her mouth.


    '' I didn''t make her fight for real; to her, it was just training, or rather, just fun '' Freytan sighed.


    While both of them were contemting their own disappointments, Amanda and Dantalian arrived.


    At that moment, the two had devilish smiles, and that''s when Freytan remembered the reason behind this happening. '' Oh, shit... ''