"Daddy!"
Kiara shouted, her voice full of joy as she caught sight of Taufik and Akh'sha. Without hesitation, she sprinted toward them, her small feet kicking up dust as she ran.
A tall, shadow-cloaked figure standing nearby narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp and calculating.
"...Who are you?" He asked, his voice cold and almost curious. "She called you 'Daddy'... Are you one of my descendants too? Strange... I sense no trace of my bloodline within you. Be wise. Hand over the girl and-"
Before he could finish, a sudden burst of heat filled the air.
In an instant, Taufik vanished from where he stood, leaving only a flicker of afterimage. He reappeared right in front of the figure, his katana drawn and crackling with fierce, dancing flames... The Fire Form roaring to life.
Taufik's lips curled into a fearless grin.
"Let's talk later," He said, his voice low and dangerous. "For now... Let me beat you up first"
