Tang Language saw a large expanse of collapsed trees... and was momentarily stunned.

She originally thought that upon entering, she would witness some terrifying scene, especially since the opponent's Authority Ability was quite famous... But she never expected to see this.

"...A knife? Did Chen Lusi take action?"

About three seconds later.

Tang Language snapped back to reality, walked over to one of the collapsed tree trunks, and scrutinized the smooth cut, her expression changing slightly. A sense of foreboding rose in her heart, and she immediately looked up ahead.

Then.

She lightly sniffed the lingering scent in the air, spun around, and swiftly darted towards the dormitory.

In a full-throttle situation.

Tang Language's speed was much faster than Chen Lusi's was initially. She quickly arrived at the illuminated dormitory building where every room was lit up.

"..."

Tang Language looked up at the dormitory, nerves taut, poised and ready to act as she stepped inside.

Before stepping in, she had mentally prepared herself, believing that she would not be surprised by whatever she saw.

Because she had also heard of Baba Yaga's name and knew that the owner of this Authority Ability fed on fear.

But.

When Tang Language clearly saw the interior of the dormitory building, even with her mental preparation, she stood frozen in place.

Because...the scene before her didn't resemble a terrifying campus; it looked more like a demolition site.

The entire dormitory building was in a state of disarray.

Some door panels had been thrown out, with wooden fragments scattered everywhere, while some door panels still hung stubbornly on the door frames, as if silently conveying the sudden chaos that had just occurred.

And on the slightly higher floors, the protective walls were riddled with holes, resembling a ship pummeled by a fierce storm.

The entire dormitory building, at this moment, looked like a dilapidated ruin ravaged by storm and rain...

Such a scene.

Forget about creating a horror atmosphere.

It was even somewhat comical...

"What on earth happened!? What did Chen Lusi do!?...Demolition!?"

Tang Language stared blankly at the chaotic scene, murmuring a question.

But no one answered her question.

Tang Language surveyed the area, pursing her red lips, just about to head upstairs to find Chen Lusi.

But just as she was about to move.

Bang—

Outside the dormitory.

From some distant teaching building, a thunderous explosion suddenly rang out.

Tang Language froze, abruptly turning her head to look in the direction of the explosion, and then back at the chaotic dormitory. Realizing something, her face turned grave and she said, "Could it be that due to the rampant destruction... they're directly engaging that referee?"

Bang—

As if to confirm her suspicion.

Another thunderous explosion echoed from afar.

Not good!

...They're indeed fighting!

But that's Baba Yaga! A referee of the Russian Orthodox Church's Inquisition!

Chen Lusi is in danger!

Tang Language's face changed drastically, then she turned and rushed towards the source of the explosion, urgently saying, "Chen Lusi, you absolutely must be alright, otherwise, I'll be guilt-ridden..."

Bang—

The third explosion reverberated.

Directly interrupting her monologue.

Tang Language's expression became even grimmer, she gritted her teeth, then activated her Authority Ability to accelerate again.

But just as she prepared to act...

Crack—

Suddenly... a sound like shattering glass echoed.

"——Yee!!!!!!"

Upon hearing this sound, Tang Language, who intended to accelerate, instantly shivered, and her hair stood on end.

Then, instinctively wanting to retreat.

But before she could move.

Swish—

The sound of something slicing through the air reached her.

Tang Language's beautiful eyes widened, watching as a thin blade gleaming with cold light skimmed past her face, a strand of her hair being split in two, causing her heart to stop abruptly.

About a second later.

Tang Language's heart resumed its beating.

Her whole body tense, she slowly turned to look at the shattered space beside her, resembling fragile glass, then stiffly turned her head to look ahead.

In the moonlight.

Chen Lusi, whom she thought might die at any moment, stood unscathed before her, slightly lowering his head, his right hand holding an arm that had been forcibly torn off, still dripping blood.

Meanwhile, Catherine, who she thought was toying with Chen Lusi, lay on the ground, clutching her empty right shoulder, wailing and screaming, "Who on earth are you... Who on earth are you... Who on earth are you..."

Chen Lusi did not look at Tang Language, slowly walking forward, casually tossing the severed arm aside.

Thud—

The severed arm hit the ground, rolled a couple of times, then came to a stop.

Catherine, seeing Chen Lusi approaching, shrieked and scrambled backward.

But Chen Lusi was quick, reaching her in the blink of an eye.

Then.

He looked down at this referee of the Inquisition, suddenly lifting his right leg high, stomping on her head, gradually pressing it toward the concrete ground, while grimly asking, "Where are they!!!"

"Ah—"

Catherine felt the sting from her old face, screamed again, then vanished.

Seeing this, Chen Lusi turned around at once, right in front of Tang Language, raising the blade formed from the twisting flesh and blood of his right arm, slamming it forward fiercely.

Crack—

Space shattered.

In the blink of an eye.

Both their figures vanished again... leaving only Tang Language.

The night breeze gently swept past, lifting Tang Language's long hair.

"Gulp..."

Tang Language stood frozen, slowly swallowing before her delicate body trembled, suddenly snapping back to reality. With a swish, she instinctively bent down, revealing her original form, transforming into an all-white fox.

Then curled up on the ground, trembling.

...

At the same time.

Chen Lusi once more used the Shrinking Earth Talisman and his Authority Ability to slice through space, appearing before Catherine.

He grimly looked at the collapsible Catherine lying on the ground, ready to advance on her.

But at that moment.

"Ah—"

A cute, short exclamation suddenly sounded.

And upon hearing the familiar voice.

Chen Lusi's movement halted sharply, automatically ignoring the collapsed Catherine's cry of 'right here right here', slowly turning his head.

At the end of the dormitory.

The two sisters sat close together on the bed at the end, moonlight like silver falling on them, outlining graceful silhouettes, as if a serene and warm painting.