Alvin really was just trying it out. He could sense that this Hellhound's eyes were the core of its power.
But it seemed to be barely managing to keep its flames from hurting those close to it. It still couldn't fully control the fire on its body.
That spur-of-the-moment attempt caused the Hellhound named Captain to change...
Baal watched as Alvin casually touched the burning Hellhound's eye, and then the dog seemed to advance in rank...
The feeling was subtle, but as a member of Hell's royal family, Baal was certain he wasn't mistaken...
The flames on the Hellhound's body pulsed a few times like it was breathing, then all retreated into its fiery red eyes.
The frail puppy, which hadn't been able to withstand the power of the flames, suddenly seemed able to control them. It was an ability only high-ranking Demons could master...
Alvin curiously grabbed Captain by the scruff of the neck and lifted him up to inspect him closely. He noticed runes appearing in his eyes...
He wondered whether he should try digging the runes back out, but clever Captain shook his head and wagged his tail, calling out to his little master for help...
Little Ginny charged over "fiercely" and snatched Captain from her dad's hands. Then she giggled and held him against her cheek, rubbing him affectionately as she shouted at Alvin, "Dad, don't bully Captain! He can breathe fire, and he'll be really powerful when he grows up..."
Maybe because Alvin kept staring at his eyes, clever little Captain closed his red eye and covered it with a chubby paw, as if telling Alvin, "I don't have one. My eye's gone..."
Little Ginny seemed to be in sync with Captain. She dug the eyepatch she'd worn as a pirate out of her backpack