Saria, the symbol of Rhine Lab's safety and reliability.
She was always happy to spar with other Defense Department personnel, and even the Directorate-General Guard, using these matches to guide and educate others.
No matter how fierce the attacks, she stood firm like a rock in a torrent, and no one had ever succeeded in moving Saria's rooted feet a single step on the training ground.
But… just now, this undefeated myth was shattered in front of everyone who was still awake.
The confrontation and stalemate between Saria and the Director lasted only a short while before the balance of their strength shifted.
Saria's exquisite Originium Arts were easily crushed by the Director's power.
The calcified silver mist was easily pulverized by the Spell aura shining with the colors of the stars, and the intricate Originium Arts were effortlessly deconstructed.
Silver-white calcium compounds fell from the surrounding air like midges hitting an electric fly swatter.
The enamel, strong enough to resist etched bullets with its physical toughness and deflect enchanted blades, was crushed to powder under the Director's slender hands, without damaging the finger bones.
In this struggle of Originium Arts, counter-measures, and counter-counter-measures, the Director had the upper hand—no, she won with ease.
Puyo~~
The Vouivre / Wyvern woman was sent flying by an irresistible, powerful repulsive force, and with a soft thud, she landed directly on Goki.
"Ugh, ugh ugh—"
Goki's head instantly sank into a pair of soft buffers, taking a truly literal double-whammy to the ears, and he was knocked to the ground.
The Rhine charging suit was extremely strong and could be enhanced with the infusion of Originium energy, but Saria clearly hadn't reinforced the part that hit Goki's chest.
Saria instinctively reached out and wrapped her arms around his head, preventing his occiput from being severely impacted by the Vouivre / Wyvern's weight, but in doing so, she pulled Goki even further into her embrace.
"Wait, Goki, don't, don't move, don't breathe, don't move your head—I just, made a slight mistake."
"Ugh ugh ugh! Can't breathe—"
The two fell to the ground together, struggling frantically. The sensation of suffocation made Goki gasp for air from the space between Saria's chest and her protective suit, causing Saria's tail behind her to stiffen.
Soon, Saria, blushing, pulled herself away from Goki, gently rubbed her chest, and looked a little embarrassed.
"I, I don't have, any sweat smell, do I?"
Goki took deep breaths of fresh air, imprinting that milky fragrance into his mind.
Look at you, so unaccomplished! There will be plenty of opportunities to wash your face in the future!
"How could you? No problem at all."
Despite his thoughts, Goki kicked away the Directorate-General Guard lying haphazardly around him and pulled out the Church Stone Hammer from behind his back.
"Phew… that's good."
Saria felt… warm in her chest, unsure if it was because Goki's face was hot, or if she herself was flushed all over.
Understanding her friend, Saria cautiously glanced in Silence's direction and, as expected, noticed Silence narrowing her eyes and looking at her with disdain.
"Yawn, Silence, what's wrong? Why are Saria and Goki together?"
Ifrit, groggily waking up, didn't quite understand everything around her, but Silence immediately covered her eyes and, along with Ptilopsis, hid behind Skadi nearby.
"Good children don't need to see these things, hmph!"
Seeing this, Saria immediately stood up straighter, feeling a bit awkward, and at the same time pulled Goki up from the ground. While injecting herself with a dose of Chalk Healing Potion, she quickly explained.
"Are you okay—I really didn't mean to fall over. The Director's power truly exceeded my expectations… She's not the same as before."
Clenching her fists, Saria's silver weapons continued to gather around them, reinforcing both her and Goki's protective suits, as she looked at the entity that had sent her flying.
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