The air around Mathilde felt heavy. Every movement she made carried pressure behind it, as though the space around her couldn't properly contain her strength.
"The [Awakener Lord] has asked for you to come to the [Awakener Tower] tomorrow," Mathilde repeated calmly while resting the giant shield beside her body. "You will receive your special test there."
Her crimson eyes narrowed slightly.
"And if you refuse…"
SLAM!
She smashed the bottom of the shield against the ground. The instant it made contact, the stone street exploded apart.
Cracks spread through the entire area while nearby buildings shook violently, causing several players to scream as they hurried away in terror.
"…You shall die."
The threat wasn't exaggerated. Mathilde wasn't trying to intimidate him for fun.
She meant every single word. Leon could feel it. For a brief moment, his mind immediately started calculating possibilities.
Could he fight her on equal standing? No chance.
