“Third Movement · Heart of the Saint.”

Countless spectral figures with double wings, holding instruments, soared into the sky, the resounding voice of a holy song echoing in the grand hall, as the majestic and grand melody transformed into visible golden notes spiraling around the stage, enveloping the two girls within.

Both Miss Xiao Kong and Miss Vilyric possessed tremendous power far surpassing ordinary people; once they put their hearts into it, even a non-lethal pure exchange would unleash shockwaves that ordinary beings and nearby structures could hardly endure, even isolation barriers of considerable strength wouldn’t hold up.

The special field magic, “Third Piece of the Sacred Movement · Heart of the Saint,” was specifically designed in the game for competitions and sparring. It not only created a sufficient atmosphere through music but also, representing mercy, the “Heart of the Saint” would confine the battle’s aftershocks within a fixed range, allowing only light and sound to spill outside.

With this, they could freely engage in combat without worrying about alarming the audience by causing harm.

The white wings fluttered lightly as the girl gradually ascended, protected by an elegantly radiant golden spirit. The Cat Daughter across from her also stepped into the void, ascending in tandem.

“Isn’t your competitive spirit a bit too strong? Are you really okay with this?”

“Hey, don’t underestimate me…”

Silver light swirled, and from behind Miss Xiao Kong emerged a massive spectral figure that was vaguely discernible; though its features were unclear, its nine flowing, colorful tails were notably eye-catching.

Unbeknownst to when, her slit pupils had filled with brilliant silver light, revealing a smile full of battle spirit.

“Come on! Let me show you my true skills!”

…

“Wahh, I lost…”

Lying on the table, Miss Xiao Kong gazed despondently at the blue sky, while nearby, the lazy and curled-up White Cat Miao Miao was quietly grooming itself, embodying the tranquility of peaceful days.

But those were the same words repeated one hundred twenty-six times.

At that moment, the black-haired girl sitting not far from the Cat Daughter finally couldn’t hold back, lifting her head from the documents she was reading with a face full of helplessness.

“Seriously… If you want to win that badly, can’t you just let me throw the match? It’s just for the sake of reputation anyway, with our relationship, it wouldn’t really matter who wins…”

“Not a chance.”

The Cat Daughter shot back with a blank expression.

“Do you have any idea how hard it is to accumulate divine power in this state? I’ve been secretly preparing for a long time and wanted to take this opportunity for a bit of revenge, but you’re hiding it from me, right? Despicable! Truly despicable!

“I’m not hiding it… It’s just that I haven’t faced anyone strong before, and you, Xiao Kong, are already the strongest…”

“Pfft! No face! Playing dumb to eat the tiger!”

Miss Vilyric, once again harshly criticized, couldn’t help but feel dumbfounded, shaking her head. She glanced at a nearby silver-haired girl who was also engrossed in reading, completely ignoring them, before quietly moving closer to the Cat Daughter, pushing aside the fluffy Miao Miao that was busy grooming itself, earning a displeased meow from the latter.

“By the way… why were you so hostile toward me earlier? What’s this revenge you’re talking about? When did I offend you?”

“!”

For some reason, upon hearing this curious inquiry, the cat girl stiffened slightly, glancing down at her arm resting on the desk, then quickly turned her head away, her cheeks flushed.

“I-I never said such a thing! You must have misheard!”

“Hah?”

   

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