Meanwhile, the princess, engaged in training with her illusionary opponent, abruptly halted. Her blazing spear came to a brutal stop, creating a vacuum above the river's surface. Elreth glanced at her smart bracelet, which had vibrated, and noticed their score had risen by 26 points—only a few points behind the leading team. A chuckle escaped her lips.
"I guess he can't stop himself. I thought he was doing well, but I knew he couldn't hold it for too long. Well, that works in my favor. Tomorrow will be fun," she grinned. Having grown up alongside Lux and the others, she understood them to some extent. She was aware of Lux's darker persona that emerged when he faced monsters, and she was curious to see how much he could hold back. During their hunt earlier in the day, he had managed to keep that side of himself in check, but tonight, it seemed he had lost control and embarked on a killing spree.
