Surtr.
A 'Fire Giant' among the Giant God Soldiers, a Logia Flame-Flame Fruit user.
He had once been the strongest elder of the Elbaf Kingdom, second only to King Harald.
But he had lost to Byndi Wald in their previous duel.
[Roar!]
When a massive fireball like a meteor from beyond the heavens crashed heavily into the center of the island, surging waves of fire immediately spread in every direction.
The frost Utgard had left on the ground nearly evaporated in the blink of an eye, rapidly melting into flowing crimson lava.
Surtr's enormous body slowly took shape within the flames.
A longsword entirely condensed from fire had also appeared in his hand.
Its color was not the usual orange-red, but green tinged with blue, and blue tinged with green.
At the same time, the blade radiated a brilliant white light, while the surrounding air warped violently beneath the searing heat.
Standing several hundred meters away, King Harald felt waves of heat rushing at his face.
He could feel the ground beneath his feet rapidly losing moisture, drying out and hardening.
"In the past, you were called the 'Fire Giant,' but that was because your bearing burned as red as fire. Now, you have truly become a Fire Giant."
For some reason, King Harald's attitude was no longer as unyielding and cold as before.
The fury in his eyes had also vanished, replaced by a look of reminiscence.
"Have you changed your mind, Your Majesty? If so, we can end the duel here."
Surtr spoke in a low voice, hope in his heart.
"Ha ha ha ha, of course not!"
King Harald threw back his head and laughed, gripping the Elbaf Spear in his hand.
Yet he immediately reined in his smile and said firmly, "This duel must continue, and