The Malevolent Sword cut the Frost Sword in half, but Simon managed to land a blow on Thea’s chest at that critical moment.

Her vitals took a direct hit from his palm thrust.

Despite having potent Spirit Turtle’s blood in her body, Thea was unable to physically withstand the attack.

Thea collapsed to the ground as her body was wracked with excruciating pain. Such was her condition that she was also unable to gather any energy.

“It seems the stories about Simon’s strength weren’t just an exaggeration.”

Beneath the mask, Thea’s face was ashen as blood trickled down the corner of her lips in a small stream.

She was fortunate that Simon mistook her for Thomas and fought a lot more cautiously. Had he continued the fight, Thea would have likely not been a match for him.

Gritting her teeth through the pain coursing through her body, Thea struggled to get up from the ground. Then, she sat in a lotus position and began circulating her true Energy as well as the Spirit Turtle’s blood to r