As the battlefield lay shrouded in an unsettling silence, the air thick with tension, a woman's sharp and discontented voice broke through. It reverberated amidst the remnants of chaos, each word cutting through the stillness like a blade.
"Is this truly the limit you are willing to accept?"
After staying silent throughout the turmoil, the woman finally stepped forward. Her tone was defiant, a fierce challenge against the complacency in the air, demanding attention and respect.
Loki, finally steady on his feet after what felt like an eternity, lifted his head to meet the woman's gaze. The serene smile that once graced her face had vanished, replaced by an intensity that sent shivers down his spine. "Your growth has been limited because of the fear of your potential," she intoned, her voice firm and unwavering.
In an instant, she dissolved into thin air, only to reemerge in a blur of motion. With a swift, powerful kick, propelling Loki across the battlefield once more as her voice continued to reverberate through the air
"Is this truly all you can muster? Are you unable to withstand even a fraction of my power?"
Her figure shimmered and then vanished, only to materialize abruptly above Loki, who was unable to rise from the ground. An overwhelming aura radiated from her, and with a fierce intensity, she pressed it down upon him, forcing him into the earth beneath him. The weight of her presence was palpable, and her voice sliced through the tension of the air, echoing with authority and power.
"Are you truly satisfied with your current state? Unable to hold your ground in my mere presence, overwhelmed by the force I embody, powerless to resist, as if you're bound to respond to the whims of any true powerhouse that stands before you?"
Then she caught Loki's gaze; despite being suppressed, his eyes remained fixed on her with intensity. However, the woman continued speaking while looking straight into his eyes.
"Or should I just end you here?"
As her words faded, her gaze shifted to the gleaming scythe, now hovering in the distance. In an instant, it vanished into thin air, only to reappear effortlessly, poised between her fingers, its blade glinting ominously in the light.
As she turned back to examine Loki's reaction, she was momentarily stunned before a small smile crept onto her face.
"Finally," she whispered, her voice laced with a mix of relief and trepidation. She stepped back, feeling the air crackle with anticipation as a brilliant column of emerald energy surged skyward from where Loki lay, illuminating the surroundings with an otherworldly glow.
***
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, a group of extraordinary figures materialized, their mere existence altering the very essence of space around them. With an almost ethereal grace, they pivoted their heads in perfect synchrony, captivated by a singular point in the distance. It was as if an invisible thread connected them to an elusive force or monumental event, compelling their gaze and igniting a shared awareness of something monumental unfolding before them.
However, before they could fully comprehend the situation, the shimmering connection that had captivated their attention suddenly dissolved, robbing them of all perception and leaving them cloaked in an unsettling silence.
In that moment, each figure gracefully returned to the vastness of the universe, yet a subtle sense of anticipation remained.
****
The woman sighed, shifting her focus from the sky to the column of green energy in the distance. 'Some people seem quite curious,' she thought to herself, a mixture of coldness and mild annoyance momentarily appearing on her face. However, a blissful smile quickly returned as she noticed the energy in the distance beginning to retract.
The brilliant column of energy swirled and flickered before finally dissipating, unveiling the imposing figure cloaked within. Standing at an impressive height of three meters, Loki exuded an overwhelming presence, his robust frame radiating an aura of formidable power. Twin horns, elegantly curving upward to the crown of his head, added a strikingly majestic quality to his appearance, casting sharp shadows over his chiseled features and further amplifying the sense of might that surrounded him.
[EVOLUTION COMPLETED!]
[BLOODLINE AWAKENED!]
[CRYOKINESIS UNLOCKED !]
[DING - 0.1% (???) GAINED!]
As he slowly opened his eyes, a brilliant green glow shone from within them, casting an ethereal light across his face. His sharp and focused gaze shifted to the swirling data that materialized in the air before him. When he turned his attention away from the spectacle, he noticed a woman standing in the distance. Her face was lit up with a wild, infectious smile that radiated joy and excitement, providing a striking contrast to the intensity of the moment.
Loki sensed the changes within himself. Even as he embraced his mortality, the strength he possessed remained at its peak, rooted in his innate abilities. However, with the awakening of his bloodline, he felt a significant enhancement in his power. Though the extent of his newfound strength was not yet visible to him, it was clear that he had reached a level of capability that surpassed anything he had experienced before.
In an instant, he vanished from his position at an incomparable speed and reappeared before the woman, his fist already in motion aiming directly toward her face.
However, just as the impending attack seemed like it was about to connect, the woman skillfully sidestepped, her movements fluid and graceful. In a single, practiced motion, she propelled herself towards Loki, arcing through the air. With surprising agility, she wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him close. Then, with unexpected intensity, she pressed her lips against his, catching him off guard and momentarily leaving him speechless.
'WHAT THE FUCK ?!'