The cavern quaked beneath Buji's feet as a wave of heat emanated from his palm, cascading over the space like a surging tide. The ember-red glow of his magic crackled through the air, lighting up the battlefield. His felt his heartbeat steady, the raw power coursing through his veins sharpening his sense, affecting his movements.
The chains had disappeared into the void, yet the creature was not done. Its eyes still blazed with fury as it stood among the kneeling skeletons, narrowing as it regarded Buji with something akin to intrigue.
"But why are they still kneeling?" Buji asked, but got no reply. "I'm asking you."
"Hahaha...I will make you meet their fate soon, soon...hahaha!" The monster mocked Buji.
"If that's the case, then—" Buji said, but cut his words short.
He rolled his shoulders, his body feeling lighter, stronger. The Emberheart's title he had received was a blessing, the power hummed within him, waiting to be unleashed.
The creature let out a deep, guttural growl.
