Angelica stared blankly for a moment, but still handed the sword in her hand to Robin.

The sword was a bit too long for Robin’s frame, yet Robin held it with surprising lightness.

What were they planning? Laurent and the others cast curious glances their way, genuinely confused as to why Angelica had suddenly passed her sword to Robin.

Under the bewildered gazes of the crowd, Robin stepped into the arena, brandishing the blade.

This action stunned Laurent and the others once more, leading them to think privately: She can’t possibly want to step in and spar, can she? What a joke.

She’s so small, she can barely hold the sword, and she wants to spar? Everyone felt this was utterly absurd.

Even if Angelica wasn't a match, they shouldn't send a little girl to stand in! However, just then, a sentence whispered by Zhong Shenxiu to Robin provided them with the definitive answer—Robin was stepping in to spar!!! “Robin, don’t be too serious, just keep your movements slow.” Robin nodded upon hearing this.

She understood exactly what Zhong Shenxiu wanted her to do, so there was no need to ask further questions.

Watching Robin approach him with the longsword, Laurent couldn’t hold back.

He laughed and asked, “Um… you aren’t actually expecting me to spar with her, are you?” At this, Elina also chuckled, completely unprepared for this turn of events.

Seeing that no one replied, Laurent spoke again, “Angelica, what is the meaning of this? You don’t expect…” He didn’t finish his sentence, cut short by Robin’s cool, indifferent voice: “If you’re scared, you can step down and get someone better!” With that, her eyes glanced meaningfully toward Solomon.

Solomon was taken aback, thinking: Damn, this little girl is getting bolder! Does she think she can fight me? Laurent’s smile was strained and unnatural; he didn't know how to proceed! He, a leading figure, was being looked down upon by a mere child today—it was incredibly frustrating! “Little brother, you should humor her and spar a bit.

We can’t let this little miss step onto the field for nothing!” Elina managed, trying to suppress her laughter.

Truthfully, she hadn't realized what an extraordinary figure Robin was, treating her as just an ordinary little girl! Elina shared the same mindset as the others: no matter how skilled Robin might be, she was still a child, and there was nothing to worry about.

Since his elder sister had spoken, Laurent could only nod reluctantly.

Still, he maintained a look of distress, genuinely unsure how to strike against such a delicate young girl.

He also worried about the gossip if this news got out—would people accuse him of bullying a child? “Robin, don’t strike too hard!” Zhong Shenxiu reminded her at that moment.

Clang~~ Laurent, who had been worrying, froze at the warning and almost collapsed.

“Hehe, that kid is hilarious!” Cherie couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh.

Indeed, that was the kind of warning they should have been giving Laurent, yet Zhong Shenxiu had said it first, instructing the little girl not to hit too hard.

It was utterly comical! (Though, it wouldn't be long before their laughter died.) “Watch out!” Robin gave a faint verbal warning, and then her sword swung toward Laurent’s body! The speed was so slow that even a mage like Cherie could likely dodge it.

Laurent smiled, a self-mocking and helpless expression crossing his face.

He casually parried with his own sword, resulting in a loud Clang as the two blades met.

Hmm? A little bit of force! The force transmitted through the blade gave Laurent a minor surprise, but it wasn't enough to truly shock him.

Robin didn't pause; her second strike was already coming.

Laurent parried it just as lightly, but this time his expression flickered in surprise, as he clearly felt the force transmitted through the sword had increased.

What was happening? Before he could ponder it, Robin’s third strike descended.

Solomon, watching from the sidelines, couldn't perceive the subtle changes and maintained a very contemptuous look.

He had thought Robin might have some skill, but she was proving to be nothing special after all! Angelica watched at first with anticipation and seriousness, but after observing for a long time, she only saw Robin chopping slowly at Laurent, one strike after another, the speed unchangingly lethargic.

She felt confused—was this sparring? It felt more like playing.

However, Zhong Shenxiu, watching beside her, let out a soft chuckle and whispered to Angelica, “Don’t worry.

Robin is testing that fellow’s maximum tolerance.

Just look at his expression!” Indeed, Laurent’s expression was growing increasingly serious, and a hint of shock was visible in his eyes! Those watching only saw Robin continuing to swing her sword with the same consistent, slow pace.

They had no idea that the force behind each swing was doubling the last! Nor did they know that Laurent was currently undergoing a baptism of shock! He was the one on the receiving end, and he knew precisely how immense Robin’s strength was.

He was struggling to hold his ground now; the hand gripping his sword was growing numb.

He didn't know when his sword would be shaken loose! Finally, Laurent could no longer afford to underestimate the young girl; he began channeling his Battle Qi.

As soon as the Battle Qi surged, Laurent felt his arms fill with power, and confidence began to return to his face.

But this action startled Solomon.

No way, is using Battle Qi necessary against a little girl? He stood on the side, feeling no sting, completely unaware of how stifled Laurent felt! To Laurent’s surprise, however, his renewed confidence and smugness did not last long, because Robin suddenly increased the power of her swing fivefold! Clang! Another solid collision of force.

Laurent was horrified to discover that the strength of this little girl seemed to be an endless pit, increasing ceaselessly.

He had already used his Battle Qi, yet he had almost lost control of his sword.

What kind of power was this? Could he block the next strike? Just as he was consumed by worry, Robin abruptly stopped her attack on him and simply stood to the side, watching him quietly! It’s over??? That was Laurent’s first reaction, but Robin’s next words completely stunned him into silence.

“I have a general idea of the force you can withstand.

Now, I’m starting for real.

You need to be careful!” Wha...

what did that mean? Laurent stared blankly at Robin.

Not only was he lost, but Solomon, who had been watching, was also desperate to know.

And what Solomon most wanted to know was why Laurent was taking fighting a little girl so seriously! Heaven didn’t make Solomon wait long for the answer.

Because at that moment, Robin moved.

She was no longer slow; she had transformed into a blur of motion...

“Impossible!!!” These were the three words that flashed through Solomon’s mind in that instant! Votes! Votes! Votes! Votes! Votes! Votes! Votes! Votes! Votes! Votes!&l;&g;