Mercy

"Flame Tyrant First Form: Blazing Fang!" the man roared not wanting to give Max a chance at all.

A black flame dragon's head erupted from his right fist, its jaws wide as it shot toward Max with blistering speed.

Max responded instantly, black fire swirling around his body as he lunged forward to meet it.

"Flame Tyrant Second Form: Molten Devourer!" Arriving before it, he growled, his forearms coated in burning scales of flame. He crossed his arms, catching the dragon head-on. The explosion rocked the arena—but Max twisted through the flames, closing the distance.

Their fists collided in midair.

"Third Form: Infernal Ripclaw!" the man barked, sweeping his hand sideways. Claws of fire shaped like a dragon's talons burst from his knuckles.

Max ducked under the searing arc, his body twisting low.

And then—