"Azure Enferno!" Diablo roared in anger.
In an instant, the blue flames engulfing his body intensified, completely evaporating the ice surrounding him. It was a display of his formidable power, a proof to the reserves of energy he had kept hidden.
"Very impressive for a clone. You're even stronger than the original," Diablo taunted, his words laced with the intention to provoke Vincent. He sought to play on his opponent's emotions, to disrupt his focus and sow seeds of doubt.
"But I have also become stronger, " he added
While he acknowledged that Fenrir had previously managed to defeat him, he also had undergone significant growth and become even more powerful since then. The time spent trapped within the damned prison had served as a crucible, forging his soul and body into something greater.
Moreover, he had achieved a profound resonance with his divine armament, enhancing his abilities to new heights