The Nine-Headed Hydra did not give Liora any time to respond.
It stretched its enormous body, spreading its massive heads above her like a net.
"It's quite surprising that you can conceal yourself from my detection.", it spoke, its voice deep.
"Unfortunately, your strength is quite lacking. You're only a Rank 6 Awakener after all. Although your combat prowess is a little... bizarre, it ultimately can't bridge the giant gap between us."
As it spoke, the pressure emanating from the hydra's body grew stronger.
In the blink of an eye, it had surpassed Rank 7 and even Rank 8, reaching the very peak of Rank 9.
Combined with the nine Laws under its command, its combat prowess had even surpassed Liora's highest expectations.
It stabilized at Rank 10 without the need to employ any of its trump cards.
For a few moments, neither of the two parties spoke.
