A Dance of Flames

The door shut behind Ilyrana and Luke, sealing them in a room now charged with tension. The Sentinels exchanged a glance, their silent communication clear: they had underestimated the man before them. Yet, hesitation lingered in their eyes, an unusual sight for warriors of their calibre.

Luke held his ground, his posture relaxed but his hands subtly prepared to trigger the flamethrower mechanism hidden beneath his robes. His calm demeanour only served to unnerve his opponents further.

The first Sentinel moved a blur of silver as he unsheathed twin daggers and lunged forward. Luke reacted instantly, a burst of flames roaring to life and forcing the attacker to veer sideways, narrowly avoiding being scorched. The flames licked at the edge of his cloak, leaving charred remnants in their wake.