The father-daughter pair glared at each other as they wiped out several Ancient Soldiers. The Mysterious Emperor watched from a distance, finally understanding the hidden side of the Ice Princess.
Later, they had nearly slaughtered the entire Ancient Army when the impossible happened. Most of the Ancient Soldiers who had been severely injured and were on the verge of death suddenly rose again. However, their appearances had changed.
A more powerful aura surrounded them, and their eyes had transformed into a pair of blood-red orbs. The Mysterious Emperor laughed and said, "My dear brother, and of course, my dear niece. I'm glad to see a little reunion. But it seems it is not fated for us to remain together, and... alive."
In the distance, Varenka saw her mother and the Ice Army hiding nearby. Cierra realized that the merging spell was weakening and that she needed to recover. With no other choice, Varenka finally decided to use her last resort. She would release her true power and assume her true form.
Aamon looked around and saw the reinforcements and the Ice Army. He felt relieved, but when he saw his daughter, his expression quickly changed to worry. The Mysterious Emperor weakened the merging spell, causing Varenka to stop.
She steadied herself and focused her mind. Then, she opened the seal that had been suppressing her powers.
The transformation that followed unleashed an overwhelming force. Everyone nearby, except for her parents and the Mysterious Emperor, experienced unbearable pain from the sheer pressure of her power.
Byanka lost a portion of her power, but she slowly began to recover. The Mysterious Emperor was astonished by Varenka's overwhelming aura and decided to retreat.
"How surprising. I never expected you to possess such an overpowering aura, my dear niece. But do not mistake my retreat for a temporary defeat. I know there are allies and reinforcements hiding in the shadows, ready to ambush me and destroy my army. Remember this, brother. I will return, and I will conquer what is yours."
The Mysterious Emperor and his Ancient Army finally retreated.
Varenka remained worried as she watched them disappear into the distance. There was nothing more she could do now except wait and hope for the best, while preparing herself for the worst.