The forest erupted into chaos as Razen, fueled by her anger and determination, unleashed some of her power. Her red mana flared like a blazing inferno, and her speed became almost impossible to track. "You bastards, how dare you call me UGLY just because I'm not your type! RED BLITZ!" she roared, her voice filled with fury as she charged forward.
In an instant, Razen tackled the rear group of Kleto's minions, her movements so fast that they barely had time to react. She plowed through them like a whirlwind, her fists and feet striking with precision and power. Within moments, she had reached Kleto and his inner circle, her eyes blazing with annoyance and her grin wide and fearsome.
"Mixarnt invited me on a date! And he's the guy I like too! So, I couldn't care less about your mocking! Nothing can deter my happiness!!!" Razen shouted, her voice echoing through the forest. Her declaration was filled with such intensity that even Kleto, who had been so confident moments ago, faltered.
"W-what the f—" Kleto began, but before he could finish, Razen's fist connected with his face, the impact sending him flying backward. He crashed into a tree, groaning in pain as he struggled to get up.
Riri, one of Kleto's followers, saw an opportunity and quickly cast a sleep spell. "Hey, tomboy, take this! Sleep!" she shouted, her grin widening as the spell hit Razen.
For a moment, it seemed like Razen would succumb to the spell. Her movements slowed, and her eyes began to close. But just before she lost consciousness, she whispered a single word: "Red Rampage."
In an instant, Razen's body erupted with an even more intense surge of red mana. Though she was unconscious, her body moved on its own, rampaging through Kleto's group with terrifying speed and power. Her fists and feet struck with brutal force, and her red mana burned like wildfire, leaving destruction in her wake.
"D-demon!!! Ahhhh!!!" some of Kleto's minions screamed as they tried to flee, but Razen's rampage was relentless. She moved like a force of nature, her unconscious state only amplifying her strength and ferocity.
From a distance, Liva, Rise, and the others watched the scene unfold from inside the carriage. They couldn't help but sweat awkwardly as they saw Razen single-handedly dismantle Kleto's group. "Well... that's one way to handle things," Liva said, her voice tinged with both awe and concern.
Rise, despite his injuries, managed a weak grin. "Heh, I guess we don't have to worry about them anymore," he said, though his tone was more relieved than amused.
In the grand hall of the castle, the atmosphere was a mix of shock and amusement. Kalavan, who had already begrudgingly accepted the idea of Mixarnt dating his daughter, now stood with his jaw slack, completely taken aback by Razen's declaration. "She's... head over heels for that playboy," he muttered, his voice filled with a mix of disbelief and resignation.
Gawain and the other generals couldn't help but laugh at the scene. "Well, it looks like Razen inherited more than just your red mana, Kalavan," Gawain said, his tone teasing. "She's got your fiery personality too."
Kalavan, known as the Demon Slayer General, was infamous for his red anti-demon mana and his ferocity in battle. But now, watching his daughter unleash her own version of that power, he couldn't help but feel a strange sense of pride. "Yeah... she's definitely my daughter," he said, his voice filled with a mix of exasperation and admiration.
Back in the forest, Razen's rampage finally began to subside as her red mana slowly dissipated. Her body slumped to the ground, unconscious but unharmed. Kleto's group, meanwhile, lay scattered and defeated, their confidence shattered.
Liva and the others quickly moved to Razen's side, checking to make sure she was okay. "She's just exhausted," Liva said after a moment, her voice filled with relief. "Let's get her into the carriage and keep moving. We're almost to Ateria."
As they carefully lifted Razen into the carriage, the group couldn't help but feel a renewed sense of determination. Despite the chaos and challenges they had faced, they had come out stronger, their bonds tighter than ever.
The final trial was far from over, but one thing was clear: no matter what obstacles lay ahead, they would face them together.