They clashed again and again, Ignis's golden flames wrapped around her like a living cloak, the heat so intense that the air around her shimmered and warped. Adam could feel it even through his scales—the searing warmth pressing against his defenses, testing the limits of his [Aegis of the Colossus].
His scales were holding, but he could feel the heat seeping through, a constant, gnawing pressure that reminded him Ignis was no longer the same dragon he had fought beside in the dungeon.
Ignis lunged forward, her fist wreathed in golden fire, and Adam met her head-on. Their fists collided and the impact sent a shockwave rippling outward, scorching the earth beneath them.
Adam's voice carried a note of genuine approval.
"Your flames are burning hotter than before. Your control is impressive."
Ignis's grin widened, her golden eyes blazing with fierce pride.
"Hehe, obviously! I'm not the same dragon you used to know!"
