Freya's eyes blazed with killing intent as she poured all her strength into pushing against Emperor Dimitry's sword, but the deadlock remained unbroken.
The air around them crackled with raw power as their weapons clashed, neither giving an inch. Freya's focus was razor-sharp, without hesitation, yet deep within, she was surprised that the Emperor could match her strength.
The battles in Santana City had been grueling, pushing her beyond her limits. She had made significant progress in the Totem Path of Power, her totems growing exponentially in strength as she sacrificed powerful enemies to the Primordial God of Bloodshed and Battle, Odilvaldr. Moreover, thanks to the constant infusion of Origin Force, Freya's only true weakness—the Level System—had grown substantially, greatly expanding her energy pool and making her even more formidable.
