I raised the fire elixir higher, letting the liquid pour into my mouth. It hit my tongue like liquid flame, burning its way down my throat in a way that was nearly unbearable. Nearly.
However, the moment the elixir reached my stomach, everything changed.
It felt like a bomb had detonated inside me. Heat surged from my core, spreading outward with such intensity that I staggered, barely able to stay upright. My vision blurred, and the world around me seemed to warp as though caught in a heatwave. My body wasn't just burning - it was literally on fire. Flames began seeping from my skin, licking at the edges of my clothing as though trying to consume me.
The fire wasn't just energy; it felt alive, a raging force with a will of its own, fighting to escape the confines of my body. The strain was overwhelming. I collapsed to my knees, unable to summon the strength to stay standing. Every ounce of my willpower was focused on containing the inferno tearing through me.
