“An Outer God… it’s really one of them?”

「Outer Gods are incomplete beings, their very existence flawed and unfinished. You mustn’t try to understand them in conventional terms.」

Lodbrok’s expression tightened, a rare sign of unease on her usually composed face.

「Give me the sword. Forget the quest for now—escaping alive is the priority.」

Without hesitation, Theo handed over the Drake’s Blade.

As soon as Lodbrok gripped the weapon, her aura transformed.

She no longer felt like the familiar entity Theo had come to know. Instead, she exuded the overwhelming presence of a swordmaster beyond comparison, her skill surpassing even …