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I did not intend to provoke Khajitta. The being before me was a demon, after all. Like a wild beast, it likely did not understand when a person insulted it. I doubted it was possible to provoke such a creature by human standards. What I requested was simply an honest expression of my feelings.
"I understand." Khajitta's distinctive, scorching voice carried a surprisingly calm tone as he stared directly at me, standing so close. "Your power seems to capture the sun's heat, granting its owner resistance. I admit I misjudged you."
Even as he spoke, the flames around this fire demon flickered violently, as if dancing. The air grew hotter by the second, and my tension rose.
"You deserve to face me," Khajitta declared.
The moment he finished, a fierce wind swept in. Rough air currents formed a whirlwind around him, far more intense than before. The iron bars rattled loudly, producing a chilling sound. Still, I did not cover my ears.
His palm pressed against my abdomen. It was not an attack but a seemingly idle gesture. Still, it happened fast. Despite my alertness, I couldn't react in time. I barely managed to wrap concentrated internal energy around my abdomen before his hand made contact.
The compressed air exploded with a sharp detonation, cutting off the swirling heat instantly. Flames then burst from his palm. This was a technique known as the Force Palm. The concentrated energy around my abdomen...
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