fighting against the second strongest devil(2)

The oppressive heat radiated from Fianna, the Empress of Flames, as she stood before the group. The air shimmered with her power, and the ground beneath her feet melted into molten rock. Her fiery gaze swept over the group, her lips curling into a smirk.

Fianna:

"So, you're the ones who have caused such a stir. Let's see if you're worth my time."

Duke and Franklin exchanged a glance, their expressions grim.

Duke:

"We don't have a choice. If we hold back, we're dead."

Franklin nodded, gripping his sword tightly.

Franklin:

"Stage 2 it is, then."

The two of them roared as their bodies were engulfed in flames, their forms shifting and growing. Their armor melted and reformed into something sleeker and more fearsome, glowing with the intensity of their transformed states. Their hair flared like fire, and their eyes burned with determination.

Duke:

"Flame Transformation: Stage 2."

Franklin:

"Let's give her hell!"

The others stepped back momentarily as the two charged forward, their combined power shaking the ground beneath them.

Dakota:

"The rest of you, transform! We're going to need everything we've got to survive this!"

Liam, Jack, Lucas, Ava, Mia, and the others nodded, each calling upon their power.

Liam:

"Stage 1 Transformation—Thunder Breaker!"

Jack:

"Stage 1 Transformation—Storm Caller!"

Lucas:

"Stage 1 Transformation—Glacial Hunter!"

Ava:

"Stage 1 Transformation—Infernal Dancer!"

Mia:

"Stage 1 Transformation—water swifter!"

As their transformations took hold, their magic surged to new heights, their appearances enhanced by glowing auras and their respective elemental energies. Dakota stood amidst the chaos, his expression calm yet steely.

Dakota:

"Flame Transformation: Stage 2."

His transformation was as intense as Duke's and Franklin's, his body radiating an aura of controlled firepower. His presence alone seemed to steady the others, giving them confidence as they prepared to face the Empress of Flames.

Duke and Franklin led the charge, their flaming swords slicing through the molten air as they aimed for Fianna.

Duke:

"Let's see how tough you really are!"

Fianna barely moved, her gaze unflinching as the two warriors attacked in perfect sync. Their blades clashed against her fiery barrier, sending shockwaves through the battlefield.

Fianna:

"Pathetic."

With a flick of her wrist, she unleashed a burst of flames that forced Duke and Franklin back, but they retaliated instantly. Franklin feinted to the left while Duke struck from above, their coordination flawless.

Fianna staggered slightly, the flames around her flickering for a brief moment.

Franklin:

"We got her!"

But Fianna only smiled.

Fianna:

"Did you really think that would work?"

Before they could react, she spun around and kicked both of them with enough force to send them crashing into the ground. The impact left craters, and both warriors groaned in pain as they struggled to rise.

Ava and Lucas stepped in next, their flames and ice creating a volatile mix that aimed to overwhelm Fianna. Lucas launched a barrage of jagged ice shards, each glowing with his frosty aura, while Ava weaved flames around the projectiles to create a deadly spiral of fire and ice.

Fianna raised a hand, the fire around her forming a shield that absorbed the attack.

Fianna:

"You're trying to fight fire with fire? How quaint."

She pushed her shield outward, sending the energy back toward Ava and Lucas. They barely managed to dodge, the explosion sending shockwaves across the battlefield.

Mia and Luna followed up, with Mia summoning massive water shard's from the ground and Luna enhancing their speed with bursts of water magic. The shards hurtled toward Fianna, but she shattered them with a single fiery strike.

Liam and Jack flanked her from both sides, their lightning magic crackling with energy. They unleashed a coordinated assault, bolts of electricity dancing between them as they closed in.

Liam:

"Take this!"

Jack:

"We'll bring you down together!"

Their lightning surged toward Fianna, forcing her to sidestep. She twirled gracefully, avoiding the brunt of the attack, though the edges of her fiery aura flickered.

As the others regrouped, Dakota stepped forward, his sword glowing with a fiery intensity that rivaled Fianna's flames.

Dakota:

"You've had your fun. Now it's my turn."

Fianna's eyes narrowed as Dakota launched himself at her, his blade cutting through the air with incredible speed. Their weapons clashed, sending sparks flying.

Fianna:

"Interesting. You're stronger than the others."

Dakota smirked, his movements fluid as he pressed the attack.

Dakota:

"You have no idea."

Their battle was intense, the ground beneath them cracking from the force of their strikes. Fianna's flames surged, but Dakota's precision and speed allowed him to keep up, landing several glancing blows that caused her aura to flicker.

The others joined in once more, their combined efforts pushing Fianna back. Duke and Franklin, now recovered, launched another coordinated assault, their flaming swords slashing through the air.

For a moment, it seemed like they might gain the upper hand. But Fianna's laughter cut through the chaos, cold and mocking.

Fianna:

"Enough."

With a single motion, she unleashed a massive wave of fire that engulfed the battlefield. The heat was unbearable, and one by one, the group was knocked to the ground, their bodies battered and burned.

Dakota barely managed to dodge the attack, his instincts sharper than ever. He landed a few feet away, his breath heavy but steady.

Fianna:

"Impressive. You're the only one still standing."

She stepped forward, her flames dying down slightly as she fixed her gaze on Dakota.

Fianna:

"I've been waiting to meet you for so long... Creator."

Dakota froze, his eyes wide with shock.

Dakota:

"What...?"

Fianna's smirk widened, her expression a mix of amusement and something deeper—reverence, perhaps, or malice.

Dakota thinking: huh? What? Did she just say creator? No way I must have heard wrong... Damn it did those three tell her too, then they must have told blazer too that I'm the creator of this novel world shit!? Oh just wait until I see those three again. They made me suffer in my past life and now they're bringing me trouble in this Life. I will never forgive them, never!.