"It is impossible for fire to burn such concepts."
"That's why I have flames."
He lunged towards me with incredible speed, I reflexively put distance between us. Although he didn't seem to be even targeting me, he grabbed his spear.
"Are you so sure about that? I sense fear where your flames should be."
"It's only natural that I dodge an attack I can't stop."
"I suppose." He rushed forward again, this time throwing relentless strikes each with increasing speed.
Then before I could realize, one of them was unexpectedly slower than the rest. Throwing my timing off, I was caught.
Piercing my hands as I tried to block it. He tried to pull the spear away but I squeezed my hand, ignoring the pain to hold it between my muscles and bones.
I pushed toward him before he could act, yet, I wasn't fast enough as he released his grip from the spear.
"Where are those flames?" He launched towards me, clearing the 4 meter distance in an instant.
