Phoenix jumped in front of the portal, unleashing a barrage of flames. In an instant, the portal turned into a large circle of fire, looking straight like an entrance to the deepest reaches of hell.
The mage looked at the situation, dumbfounded.
He somehow now understood the Ash Elf wasn't lying. But his actions were all but conventional.
After all, who would willingly throw themselves into the jaws of hell? That was like signing your own death warrant.
"Your friend will die in there. Why is he sacrificing himself for the Elves?"
Phoenix glanced at him.
"You are wrong."
The mage frowned.
"On what? Do you think he has a chance in hell? Few men traverse into that plane and live to tell the tale."
Phoenix chortled.
