[Margaret's Perspective]
I clutched my stomach and looked up at Angel. She didn't take the opportunity to continue attacking me. Instead, she walked up to me and looked down at me.
Gasping for breath, I pulled myself to my feet.
"You're as useless as I thought." Angel stood in front of me with her hands cupped. She was taller than me, and even though I was on my feet, I had to look up to see her eyes.
I couldn't beat her.
I recognized this reality more than ever before.
The difference between our combat skills was not small. I had already used all my strength just now, but Angel easily neutralized my attack. I felt that my heart was as heavy as my legs, as if it was filled with lead. I was indignant but helpless. I wanted to become stronger.
What exactly do I have to do to bring her down? I wondered.
"You started it. Now it's my turn." Angel stretched her arms and looked at me sharply.