“Ugh…?!”0

A merciless punch drove deep into Jane’s abdomen, instantly disrupting her breathing; it felt as though it had clawed its way in between her organs.0

This is dangerous…!0

For someone vulnerable in close combat like her, her position spelled trouble. Realizing she could lose without even putting up a fight, Jane hastily invoked her Divine Magic.0

Clang!0

Divine mana surged from her entire body, wrapping around her like armor and sinking in deep, drastically amplifying her physical abilities. Since she had already allowed her opponent to close the distance, it was impossible for her to escape unscathed.0

That was why Jane just accepted that some damage was inevitable and began preparing to counterattack instead.0

Smack-!0

However, Luize had already learned the ins and outs of close combat, meaning she wouldn’t miss such an opportunity.0

“Gravity Boost.”0

BOOM!0

Luize hooked Jane’s ankle, grabbed her head, and slammed her into the ground. Then, once Jane’s body rebounded, Luize delivered a full-force kick to her head.1

Whack!0

Although Jane’s divine mana mitigated much of the damage, the critical part was the shock that burrowed into her mind. It made Jane falter, unable to cast her next spell. 0

“Shadow Tentacles.”0

Squelch!0

Wasting no time, Luize cast another incantation and tentacles shot up from Jane’s shadow, wrapping tightly around her wrists and ankles. 1

Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!0

Swung by the tentacles in all directions, Jane’s body slammed into the ground repeatedly. And...0