The response to Renji came in the form of a jet-black spear that rapidly materialized from behind the High Priestess and aimed straight at his heart.
However, before the High Priestess's murderous intent could be sensed, a figure had already stood in front of the young man. In the midst of the spear's flight, the Dragoness single-handedly grasped it, and even as the black spear trembled, her hand was like a vice grip, preventing it from advancing any further.
When Nova tightened her grip, crimson flames ignited from her palm, immediately incinerating the black spear to ashes.
"I remember you" Nova said as she felt a familiar sensation from the black spear's power. However, when she observed the appearance of the High Priestess on the other side more closely, she felt a sense of unfamiliarity and uncertainty.