Luo Huai hadn't figured out what the opposing party was up to when suddenly, with immense force emanating from her abdomen, she was sent flying into the air. Her sword remained firmly gripped in Robin's hand.

"Hmph!"

The sheer force of Sharlotte’s landing, evident from the sound alone, kicked up a huge cloud of dust.

Liss, watching from the sidelines, had his mouth agape wide enough to swallow an egg. He’d long wondered why Senior Sister Angelia feared Robin so much. Now, he finally understood—Robin’s strength was beyond anything he could have imagined!

Meanwhile, Angelia looked on with profound worry, unsure if Sharlotte was even alive after that kick from Robin.

As for Sharlotte’s state of mind, it could only be described as a tempestuous, churning sea. She hadn't expected Robin to be so devastatingly powerful, capable of sending her airborne with a single exchange! She had used the exact same move as Angelia, yet Robin unleashed it with such efficiency that Sharlotte had no chance to evade whatsoever. It was terrifying!

"Get up!" Robin looked down at Sharlotte and said calmly, flicking her wrist. She tossed the sword away; it landed perfectly, embedding itself right beside Sharlotte.

Sharlotte slowly staggered to her feet. The blow had seemed severe, but upon examination, it hadn't actually injured her bones or tendons. She realized Robin had been testing her limits, holding back her true strength! She recalled a similar dynamic when facing Laurent.

Sharlotte stared intently at Robin. She was now completely convinced of Angelia’s warnings; if she didn't demonstrate her true capabilities, she might genuinely never leave this place.

How could this little girl be so monstrous? What had she been eating to grow up like this?

Just as Sharlotte was consumed by shock, Robin’s figure vanished from her sight once more!

This turn of events was far from minor. Sharlotte frantically scanned left and right. Nothing to the left, nothing to the right. Could she be behind her? Still nothing!

As Sharlotte pondered this mystery, a dull thud sounded, and her body flew upward yet again.

The instant she was airborne, Robin had already materialized exactly where Sharlotte had been standing moments before.

When speed reaches a certain threshold, it surpasses the limit of what the human eye can process. Clearly, Sharlotte’s eyes were completely unable to track Robin’s movements; Robin hadn't disappeared, she was simply moving too fast!

It was evident Robin had applied slightly more force this time, and Sharlotte struggled for a good while before pulling herself up from the ground again.

"I hope you can show some real strength now!" Robin regarded Sharlotte directly.

Sharlotte felt tears welling up, thinking internally, But I’ve already brought out my full power! How can I still have no chance to fight back? Has my strength actually deteriorated?

It wasn't that she had regressed; it was simply that Robin was too overwhelmingly powerful, using crushing might to make her realize her own insignificance and impotence!

Sharlotte had undertaken countless missions across the Northern Frontier, large and small, but never had she felt this suffocated, forced to stand by and be beaten without even being able to locate her opponent!

What level of power had she reached? Could she possibly have attained the realm of Sword Saint? Sharlotte’s mind spun out of control, everything a chaotic mess.

No, a Sword Saint’s power couldn't be this perverted! Sharlotte suddenly jolted. She had encountered a Sword Saint before—indeed, they were strong—but she hadn't felt this absolute powerlessness; back then, she at least maintained the confidence to put up a fight!

Could it be that she had reached Sword God?

Heavens, she had actually reached Sword God!

The thought alone sent Sharlotte’s internal organs racing wildly!

Yet, little did she know, even a Sword God would be utterly vulnerable against Robin!

"Is the speed too fast for you?" Robin’s expression hadn't changed since she stepped onto the field. "If so, I can slow down a bit!"

Slow down?

As Sharlotte tried to process that statement, a flicker crossed her vision, and Robin was gone again. This time, however, it was much better than the previous two attempts; she could faintly discern a blurry shadow!

Crack! Sharlotte was sent flying once more.

Pity this beautiful woman had to endure such treatment; fate truly plays cruel tricks!

In less than three minutes, Sharlotte was battered by Robin until she was bruised and blackened, rivaling Liss's current state. She looked like a sapling newly ravaged by a storm, swaying precariously, struggling to stay upright even while moving!

"That’s enough for today!" Zhong Shenxiu finally called for a halt!

Robin strolled casually to Zhong Shenxiu’s side, while Sharlotte remained frozen in place, using her longsword to barely support her body!

"Girl, go help her," Zhong Shenxiu instructed Angelia, who was still somewhat stunned.

Angelia flinched, glanced at Zhong Shenxiu, and finally snapped back to reality. She hurried over to support Sharlotte!

"Are... are you alright?" Angelia asked weakly, as Sharlotte's appearance suggested anything but well-being!

"Thank you," Sharlotte managed to force a weak smile, though her eyes were constantly darting toward Robin.

"Here, girl." Just then, Zhong Shenxiu tossed a small vial to Angelia.

Angelia caught it reflexively and recognized it immediately. Every time she’d been severely disciplined by Robin, Zhong Shenxiu produced this very vial—it was said to be specialized...

Angelia stared blankly at Zhong Shenxiu, unsure what he intended.

"You take her back now, help her apply the medicine, and I expect her to be here tomorrow as agreed," Zhong Shenxiu instructed calmly.

Angelia nodded, secured the medicine bottle, and helped Sharlotte walk toward the exit!

Ignoring whatever Zhong Shenxiu and the others were doing, let's focus on Angelia and Sharlotte as they walked down the street.

"Thank you, truly," Sharlotte thanked Angelia once more.

Angelia smiled faintly, saying nothing, primarily because she didn't know what to say.

Sharlotte seemed quite resilient; she wasn't demoralized by being thrashed by Robin. Ignoring the pain radiating from her injuries, she began chatting with Angelia: "Angelia, I finally understand why you are so cautious around that little girl."

She paused before continuing, "What exactly is your relationship with that little girl and the others? Of course, you don't have to answer; I’m just curious."

Angelia glanced at Sharlotte, then replied very plainly, "We only have a transactional relationship."

"A transactional relationship?" Sharlotte looked utterly confused.

So, Angelia briefly recounted the few transactions she had made with Zhong Shenxiu.

This revelation was too much for Sharlotte to process calmly. Her eyes wide with astonishment, she asked, "You mean that boy guides you, not that little girl?"

Angelia nodded, then delivered an even more startling piece of information: "That boy’s strength is at least several times greater than Robin’s. All of Robin’s skills were taught to her by him!" Angelia dared not use Zhong Shenxiu's name directly, relying only on the descriptor "little boy."

"Is that... possible?" The excitement might have aggravated Sharlotte's injuries, causing her to cough violently.

"Are you... alright?" Angelia immediately asked with concern.

"I'm fine." Sharlotte quickly steered the conversation back. "You said all of Robin’s abilities were taught by that boy??"

This was astounding to her, considering Robin’s already terrifying strength. Could a mere boy have taught someone to reach the level of Sword God?

"My leg techniques, and even the way I now control my internal energy, were all taught to me by that little boy!" As Angelia spoke, a distinct look of reverence involuntarily surfaced in her eyes.

Sharlotte remained silent for a long time, seemingly trying to absorb the shock overwhelming her inner world!

Angelia also said nothing more. The two walked on in quiet understanding until they reached the small courtyard Sharlotte had rented.

"We're here!" Sharlotte announced, pulling away from Angelia’s support. She reached out and opened the courtyard gate.

"The Captain is back! The Cap—" The voice cut off abruptly, as if the speaker had witnessed something shocking.

"...Cap-Captain, what happened to your face?" At this point, some subordinates finally reacted to the sight before them.

It was no wonder they were astonished. In their eyes, Sharlotte was practically an invincible goddess; seeing their goddess so utterly battered and bruised was a reality too difficult to accept!

"Captain, what happened? Were you ambushed? Was it those guys from the 'Double Axe Mercenary Group' again?" one highly imaginative subordinate asked indignantly.

"It's nothing. Don't worry," Sharlotte forced a smile. Who knew the torment she was enduring inside?

Her subordinates were about to press for more information, but Sharlotte denied them the opportunity, taking Angelia’s hand and leading her into the room.

It must be said that the medicine Zhong Shenxiu gave Angelia was incredibly effective. With a light touch, the bruises vanished as if they had never been there! To borrow a modern phrase: Don't look at the advertisement; look at the results!

The next morning, Sharlotte faithfully kept her appointment and arrived at Zhong Shenxiu’s courtyard.

However, what she didn't anticipate was that her entire crew of subordinates was secretly tailing her, determined to get to the bottom of why their Captain had returned so banged up yesterday!

When Robin opened the courtyard gate, Sharlotte’s expression shifted uneasily. Having already experienced Robin’s power, she sensed another encounter might be imminent.

To her surprise, Robin didn't even look at her. Instead, she called out toward a nearby corner, "My Master asks if you all wish to come inside and watch?"

As Sharlotte wondered who Robin was addressing, a familiar voice instantly responded from around the corner: "We want to go in!" As the words finished, a large group of people emerged.

"You all?" Sharlotte stared at her subordinates in shock.

"Captain, we were worried about you!"

Sharlotte was about to urge them to leave, but Robin spoke to her first: "You can go in first. My Master is waiting for you."

Saying that, Robin ignored Sharlotte and turned back to the crowd of subordinates, asking, "Are you all really determined to enter?"

The group nodded eagerly!

Unexpectedly, Robin then displayed a wicked smirk—a familiar one that strongly resembled Zhong Shenxiu's—though her tone remained perfectly placid:

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