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Chapter 134

### Side: Cordelia Allston

A blinding explosion.

Lute drops to one knee, and I take a step back.

Lilith collapses to the ground, and with the quality of the magic power lingering in the air, I understand what has happened.

A self-destruct spell, drawing out magical power beyond one’s capacity by burning one’s life force.

Lilith is in tatters. I want to rush to her and administer first aid, but I can’t.

I can’t even tell if she’s still breathing.

Holding back my tears, I raise my sword high and charge at Lute.

Lute stands up and readies his silver sword.

The clash of our blades resounds through the cave with a high-pitched metallic sound.

「Hey, Lute?」

Right now, Lute and I are evenly matched.

Master Liu Hai, Merlin, and… Lilith have all risked their lives to inflict damage on Lute.

That’s why I can fight. They’ve all brought Lute down to my level.

I am not fighting alone. Lilith’s feelings… They give