Chapter 1832: Chapter 1623: Hilde 2

Hilde dealt with the attacks calmly, almost nonchalantly, and it was disheartening to witness. Hilde's power was at the False God Realm, Level 210 - a few levels higher than Maria's, but@@novelbin@@
the difference in their strength was vast.
Still, Maria thought, Hilde would be worth conquering. She observed the intense fight for a moment, studying Hilde's movements and techniques, looking for any weaknesses or openings she could exploit.
The Ice Dragon effortlessly batted away the Giant Ice Bear's massive claws, its scales shrugging off the venomous strikes of the White Snake. The Ice Specter's icy blasts seemed to have little effect, their power paling in comparison to Hilde's own ice magic.
Maria's brow furrowed in concentration as she analyzed the battle. She knew that defeating an opponent of Hilde's caliber would require cunning, coordination, and the use of every trick and ability in her arsenal. This would be no easy fight, but the young ice mage was determined to emerge victorious.
Tightening her grip on her sword, Maria steeled her resolve. She would not back down, no matter how daunting the challenge. This was her chance to prove herself, to show the world the true extent of her ice magic's power. With a deep breath, she rejoined the fray, her summons following her lead as they pressed the attack against the mighty Ice Dragon.
Hilde's eyes narrowed as she saw Maria rejoin the fray, her summons rallying around her. She decided to become serious, the Ice Dragon unleashed a devastating Ice Breath, the frigid blast careening towards Maria's conjured beasts.
As the Ice Dragon's movements grew more erratic, Maria seized the opportunity to end this battle once and for all. Pouring the full extent of her mana into a single devastating technique, she cried out, "Frozen World: Absolute Zero!"
In that instant, time seemed to grind to a halt. The temperature plummeted to the lowest imaginable degree, encasing everything in sight in a gleaming, crystalline prison - everything except for Maria and Hilde, who remained the only ones unaffected by the unnatural stillness.
Hilde shuddered, unable to comprehend the sheer power Maria had unleashed. Realizing the immense danger posed by this young ice mage, Hilde knew she had to act quickly. With a burst of her own formidable energy, she activated her "Ice Goddess Mode," her aura erupting forth like a frozen maelstrom.
The two combatants clashed in the frozen world, their movements barely perceptible to the naked eye. For what felt like an eternity, they exchanged blows, their ice-based powers colliding in a dazzling display of raw, elemental force. Yet, in the span of a mere thirty seconds, Maria managed to land a single, deadly strike.
As the world resumed its normal flow, Maria found herself breathing heavily, her power spent. Hilde lay in a pool of her own blood, defeated. With a grudging respect, the Ice Goddess acknowledged Maria's supremacy and pledged herself as the young mage's new summon, awed by the sheer might she had displayed.
With Hilde's defeat, the Ice white dragon became Maria's final and most powerful summon. As the crest of Maria's authority was etched upon the Ice Dragon's scales, a profound bond was formed between them, allowing them to share thoughts and feelings as if they were one. Unexpectedly, Hilde's form began to shift, her massive draconic shape transforming into that of a beautiful young woman. Standing around 168 cm tall, with striking white hair and piercing blue eyes, she now appeared almost entirely human, save for the delicate, fine-lined ears that betrayed her otherworldly origins.
Maria regarded the change with a calm, unsurprised nod. She understood that this was the true nature of her new summon - a being of immense power and ancient wisdom, now bound to serve her through the pact they had forged.
With Hilde and her three other loyal summons by her side, Maria decided it was time to depart this place and return to the real world, her strength and resolve bolstered by the formidable allies she had gained through her trials.