[Black Flame Manipulation]
I used the flames to instantly propel myself away, escaping before she could slam into the spot where I'd been just a moment ago.
BANG!
[Black Threnody]
[Requiem]
I detonated the ground where she stood, riding the explosion's momentum to hurl myself backward while summoning pillars that crashed down on her position, each impact triggering another blast.
There was no way she could get out of that unscathed.
And...
I was right.
But also... very wrong.
"Nice try, Cael."
She appeared behind me, her burned skin healing from the demonic magic coursing through her.
Right… she was a high-level succubus now. Me? I was just a normal human with a very unusual attunement.
Being this weak again… it was thrilling in its own, very disappointing way. Though I'm sure that was only because I was fighting her—if it were anyone else, I'd definitely be more pissed.
"Was that the only compliment you can give me?"
