Chapter 35

At midnight, the exact time of the "Luminaria" and Shamia's duel came. The latter arrived in the woods. "I thought you wouldn't come, I thought you'd chickened out," said the mysterious woman. She was leaning against a tree while waiting.

"There's no reason to be scared, because I'm sure I'll win. I just had to sneak out from home," Shamia replied without a trace of irritation at the woman's words.

"Oh, so you have a curfew then. I don't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for you," the woman said sarcastically as she approached.

"You don't need to feel anything for me...... let's start."

"Alright, you seem to be in a hurry," said the woman, lifting the corner of her lips, seemingly sure of her victory. A moment later, she was the first to charge. She intended to gauge her opponent's abilities before unleashing her own power.

Even though Shamia thought the woman's attack was ordinary, she still didn't lower her defense. When she was about to charge at the woman, the latter suddenly