The Out-of-Control Flames

"Bang—!"

Deep blue flames exploded and burned within the Sealed Heaven interior, instantly engulfing Margery Daw's entire body and gradually expanding.

Throughout the process, the flames transformed into tangible fur, carrying a ferocious aura, and formed a tall figure.

When the deep blue flames died down, the tall figure appeared in the air.

That was a wild beast.

It was a large, bulky beast, as big as a bear, with dark blue fur and a wolf-like head. It looked like a large plush toy meant to please children, but its aura was exceptionally ferocious.

"Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!"

The deep blue beast unleashed a roar that sounded as if Margery Daw and Machias had merged into one.

The roar seemed to cause the air to tremble slightly, creating a strong gust of wind that made Shana's black clothes flutter and undulate.

"That is..." Shana's eyes flickered slightly.

"That's a cloak of flames called Toka, like your Night Cape, a manifestation of power unique to the Flame Haze Warrior, the ' Claws of Devastation,'" Alastor answered Shana's question immediately.

"You can think of it as a fusion of the ' Mourning Bard ' and the ' Claws of Devastation,' which not only enhances the user's combat abilities but also provides a certain degree of defense, so you need to be especially careful."

No sooner had Alastor finished speaking than the other side made the first move.

"Let's say hello first!"

Margery Daw's voice had completely taken on the ferocity characteristic of a battle maniac.

Under these circumstances, the beast named Toka grinned.

"Sun shower, rain shower! Ha!"

"He'll be in heaven in three seconds! Wow!"

Margery Daw and Machias's voices rang out simultaneously.

Suddenly, deep blue fire powder began to swirl around Toka.

"————!"

Without any hesitation, Shana raised her black clothes and used them to shield herself.

"Buzz—!"

Almost simultaneously, the fire powder hovering around Toka suddenly condensed, transforming into fireballs that surged forward and landed directly on Shana.

"Bang bang bang bang bang—!"

With a series of explosions, deep blue flames erupted around Shana, creating a powerful Explosive Wind that engulfed Shana completely.

That is the Slaughter Improvisations, a Inherent Skill woven according to the situation or needs of the battle, with effects that combine attack, defense, and support. It is proof that Margery Daw is a master of free art.

The powerful firepower instantly covered the entire bridge, shattering the iron structure into pieces of metal and rubble that crashed down below.

Amidst the deep blue waves of fire, Shana, completely shrouded in Night Cape, burst forth, losing her footing and flying backward like a kicked ball amidst the whistling wind.

"Shana!"

Without realizing it, Alastor had started calling out that name.

"I know!"

Shana accepted the call as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Immediately, crimson flames burst forth from Shana's body.

After Fang Li's guidance last time, Shana was finally able to use her own flames.

Although it's only an improvement in the ability to use flames, it's a huge leap forward compared to the past when he could only use flames with the help of Nietono no Shana.

Yesterday, under Fang Li's guidance, Shana attempted to condense the flames into various shapes, reproducing a portion of Alastor's power.

This power can be transformed into a blade of flame, into waves of crimson lotus, or into wings of flame, achieving an effect similar to the Inherent Skill.

Therefore, all Shana needs to do next is to condense the flames into wings, just like yesterday, and she can get rid of her predicament of having no foothold.

(Yes, just like yesterday...)

Shana, who had this thought flashed through her mind, suddenly realized something.

(Like yesterday?)

So, what was yesterday like?

How did I manage to unleash this power?

It was under Fang Li's guidance.

However, Fang Li is not by Shana's side now, so naturally he has no way to guide Shana.

(No guidance?)

This is not a problem.

The role of the Fang Li is merely to provide guidance.

Even without Fang Li's guidance, Shana should have remembered the feeling of using fire after yesterday's training.

Therefore, Shana can control the flames entirely on her own.

However, in that instant, Shana seemed to have lost her memory and didn't know how to control her flames.

Because there was no guidance today.

There was no Fang Li to guide them.

(I am alone...)

This idea caused the Crimson Lotus Flame surrounding Shana to explode as if they had lost control.

"Boom—!"

A thunderous roar exploded in mid-air.

Suddenly, the crimson flames burst open in mid-air like fireworks.

"Ughh...

With a groan of pain, Shana was blasted away by her own flames. Her whole body, billowing with charred smoke, fell from the crimson lotus's fiery waves and landed on the ground.

"Shana!"

Alastor's voice held both surprise and astonishment.

Immediately afterwards, Margery Daw and Machias's voices also rang out.

"A Flame Haze Warrior got blasted away by her own flames? Is this little girl trying to be funny?!"

"The contractor of the infamous God of Heavenly Punishment is actually this kind of trash? It's no laughing matter!"

As it spoke these words, the beast named Toka soared high into the sky, stretching out its heavy palms as if embracing something, and condensing deep blue flames within them.

The next moment, the deep blue flames transformed into a pillar of fire that descended from the sky, evaporating the atmosphere as it swept through space with a piercing buzzing sound, heading towards Shana's direction.

Covered in burns, Shana could only watch helplessly as the massive pillar of fire descended upon her, her burning eyes slowly widening.

Just as the deep blue pillar of fire was about to strike Shana, a sudden change occurred.

"Choke----!"

It was an extremely pleasant sound of swords clashing.

Suddenly, a streak of cold light shot out from the distant horizon, appearing like a shooting star.

Its true form is a dagger that spins rapidly like Spiral, stirring up the surrounding airflow and enveloping the entire body in Tatsumaki- like whirlwind.

Such a dagger shot out and landed heavily on the deep blue pillar of fire that fell from the sky.