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Clang!
At almost the same moment, Chang Mo, who had been watching with vigilance, drew her sword.
Her previous encounter with the Crystal Worm had left her more wary of the creature, and even without it showing hostility, she remained on high alert.
Knowing well the strength of the creature, her sword strike was without reservation, a full-powered attack.
However, this swift, precise, and fierce strike was once again ineffective.
The Crystallized Arm, now combined in an even more compact manner, exhibited exaggerated strength, showing not a single mark after being hit by the sword.
"I'm fine."
As the person involved, Ah Kai realized immediately that the grip on his wrist was surprisingly strong, and after witnessing Chang Mo's sharp but futile strike, he made a decisive decision on the spot.
With a strange sound, his twisted and deformed hand gradually withdrew from beneath the torn glove.
