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At the Bottom of the Dark Pit – Part 03

With the newfound Instinct whispering in his mind, or even without it, Hikaru knew that Ranna was dangerous.

Whether due to Ranna’s roar or the massive amount of energy she drained, the source of malevolence grew erratic, causing a fluctuation in the released evil energy.

“Ah…”

Singling out a nearby temple guard, Ranna closed a ten-meter gap in a single stride and swept her arm horizontally. The guard assumed a defensive stance, but it appeared futile. His body shot forth at incredible speed, covering a distance of over a hundred meters. There was not even a sound of him landing on the ground.

The guard was either instantly killed by the swipe or would certainly succumb to the impact upon landing. Hikaru was shaken at the first casualty since their arrival.

“Hikaru, I can still cast Atonement Flame once… maybe even twice,” Lavia whispered in Hikaru’s arms.

But considering her remaining mana reserves, Hikaru believed