Hazel stopped before the ancient stone statue. Her vacant blue eyes remained fixed upon it without the slightest change in expression. She stood there motionless for several breaths before slowly raising her right fist.
Without any warning, she struck forward.
Boom!
A loud collision echoed throughout the antique shop.
Fortunately, Suzuka reacted in time.
The instant Hazel moved, Suzuka stepped between her and the statue, blocking the punch with her palm. The impact forced her back half a step, and a faint numbness spread through her arm.
She frowned slightly.
"That strength..."
Suzuka looked at Hazel with surprise. Although she hadn't been injured, she had clearly felt the force behind that casual punch.
'Damn... Did she use her full strength?'
She secretly flexed her fingers.
Even her palm felt a slight sting. This was no ordinary corpse puppet. Tyler naturally noticed Suzuka's expression.
He walked over and gently patted Hazel's shoulder. "Don't break things."
