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Everyone's attention was drawn to the anonymous figure. The way she had smashed and burnt the monster to a crisp created a deep sense of fear in their hearts.

Moreover, her presence exuded intense pressure. The air around her seemed to create an illusionary scene of burning that nearly choked them.

As they wondered who she was, a loud scream pierced the chaos.

"Sister Sophia!"

Gwen's voice cut through abruptly. Her eyes widened in disbelief, and a radiant smile spread across her face. As if struck by lightning, she vanished from her spot, reappearing in a heartbeat before the red-haired beauty.

SWISH!

Standing before Sophia, Gwen's face was a mixture of astonishment and joy. In the next moment, she jumped forward to give her a hug.

Sophia, with a sincere smile, extended her hand to catch her.

"Sister Sophia, what are you doing here? And more importantly, how did you manage to get a permit to be here?"