Lily VS Rio: Eyes Meet, Hearts Beat

As the girl observed him effortlessly overpower her hydra using his ancient Lion battle art technique, she couldn't shake the feeling that she would be defeated if she didn't employ her most powerful move.

'I must do this.' 

With a serene sigh, Lily clasped her hands together, preparing to unleash her icy dragon. She knew this was the key to securing her victory.

The massive, twenty-five-meter-long creature surged forward, a fearsome howl tearing through the air as it made its way toward Rio.

She felt bad for the boy, for she knew the sheer power of her battle art technique could gravely injure him. But deep down, she understood she had no choice; she had to win this battle, even if it meant defying her own mother and harming Rio.

As the colossal dragon barreled towards the boy, she caught sight of the small, blue sphere in his hand.