Mr. Pantalone has no crazy plans today.

"Don't worry, these are just some small experiments within a controllable range. Everything is under my control. I know how to use precious materials sparingly."

"Therefore, you don't need to worry about what to write about this. In fact, the new experiments and modification plans in this area were proposed by your adopted daughter herself."

"She seemed to have an extraordinary obsession with power itself, and was eager to obtain greater power, so I fulfilled her wish and used that unfinished surgery on her."

"I have to admit that the girl has a willpower that far exceeds that of ordinary people. The pain she endured during that surgery was far greater than that of the 'fusion warrior' modification surgery, but she withstood it."

"That level of pain is something that even the most elite soldiers of the Fatui might not be able to withstand after undergoing such modifications. Could this be considered a characteristic of those who possess the Eye of God?"

"Well, perhaps sometimes those consumable parts are still somewhat useful. The trait of carrying a moment's desire through one's entire life might, in a sense, give them a higher level of willpower than ordinary people."

The "Doctor" was filled with emotion as he spoke, and after a pause, he looked at Pantalone beside him and then chuckled lightly.

"To be honest, the success of that surgery was purely accidental in my opinion. Even if I hadn't fully mastered it, I wouldn't have been able to achieve the same result a second time. So I understand the importance of moderation when it comes to precious materials."

"Of course, if you don't believe what I'm saying, then when you see the small modification surgery I mentioned, you'll understand that I'm not lying."

"In this respect, given our friendship, I don't think there's any need for us to lie, right?"

After hearing the "Doctor's" reply, Pantalone's furrowed brows relaxed somewhat.

However, understanding that it was Yora herself who made the application is one thing, but Dotole using the immature, unfinished experimental surgery on his own people is another.

Although he used Yura to some extent, he still paid some attention to this nominal daughter.

Fortunately, considering the superficial friendship between him and "Doctor," as well as his status as an investor, fund provider, and material provider, the other party barely remembered what he said and didn't seem to do anything too outrageous.

Since the other party assured him that everything was under control, it probably meant that even if something went wrong, he could still save him.

At worst, it's just elemental erosion, which isn't difficult for him to handle on his own.

This caused Pantalone to temporarily put aside his continued questioning of "The Doctor" and instead focus his attention on the two figures fiercely fighting on the battlefield.

Lightning and fire collided.

A boy wielding lightning and wearing the Evil Eye Armor was engaged in a fierce battle with a girl wielding two flames.

Thunder in his hands transformed into a sword's edge.

The solid ice turned into steps beneath her feet.

Two figures came into view, colliding fiercely with each other.

The clash and collision of swords raged through the atmosphere, causing the surrounding elemental forces to become restless.

If this were not a site specifically designed to serve as a battlefield, everything around it would have been destroyed long ago by the aftershocks of their battle.

This destructive power, which completely surpasses that of ordinary Eye of God holders, is undoubtedly something that other Eye of God holders cannot achieve. Its terrifying strength has even reached some of the power of a demon god!

This is the unparalleled power gained after undergoing the 'Fusion Warrior' surgery, a powerful force derived from an energy called 'Imaginary Energy'!

The boy, wielding a thunder spear, rode the brilliance of lightning, his face filled with excited interest.

Both were fighting with the will to kill, and only in this way could they show their full strength. This seemingly barbaric battle and slaughter is a unique culture of this snow country.

If you don't fight with the determination to kill, then there is no way you can survive.

Through this period of hardship, she has long since adapted to the way of life here and is showing her own way of living.

Both sides are top-notch warriors, though they are somewhat inexperienced.

Yet no one considered them to be poor warriors. His cold eyes revealed the ecstasy he felt from fighting against opponents no less powerful than himself.

The seemingly delicate and weak girl in front of him was undoubtedly an outstanding warrior whose talent and learning ability were no less than his.

This was not only his opinion as a warrior, but also the best assessment he could give during the time he had competed with the girl in front of him as his rival.

However, the young Ajax was not intimidated by this; having an opponent who could match him was a fortunate thing in itself.

During this time, young Ajax had countless matches with the girl. They had wins and losses, but in the end, he was always the better player.

Even if the opponent is able to quickly accumulate experience and master skills to become stronger after each failure, it is still the same.

He acknowledged that the girl who was his competitor was indeed very talented, but he was not someone who would just stand still. While she was improving, he was also constantly improving.

This is not only because he had successfully suppressed his opponent many times, but also because his opponent had experienced a real battlefield, which is a skill that only warriors who have overcome countless life-and-death crises can possess—the keen intuition and combat awareness of a warrior.

Perhaps the opponent possesses extremely high talent, but his talent is no less than the opponent's, whether in terms of combat skills or combat awareness.

Given that there isn't a significant skill gap between them, his chances of winning are clearly higher.

So, after confirming the result of the match, the boy named Ajax confidently declared his victory.

"You can't beat me. It's obvious that I will be the ultimate winner of this 'test.' Now it's time for me to claim the crown in this contest—"

"Try this move, Whale Eater!"

Ajax brandished his lightning spear, then, accompanied by the powerful elemental control granted by the 'Fusion Warrior' modification surgery, he gathered his strength with the icy ocean currents.

A colossal whale, its form capable of blotting out the sky, took shape in an instant, accompanied by a long, drawn-out whale cry.

Like a whale fall, a colossal whale, its massive form obscuring the sky, plummeted from the heavens with terrifying power and destructive force.

Gazing at the colossal whale plummeting from the sky, accompanied by the chilling current that whipped her hair, the girl, wielding two greatswords, took a deep breath and then smiled.

"That's not necessarily true. Don't forget I still have some power I haven't fully unleashed—"

After the girl said those words, Ajax, who had thought everything was already a sure thing, had a slight change in his expression, which had been full of confidence.