Martin took a step backward, his senses heightened when he saw the dangerous look in his Hitch's eyes.
The nerves in his body tingled, sending waves of adrenaline through his body.
He would battle Hitch any time, but he knew he wasn't ready.
The Blazing Furnace spell was yet to be completed and Hitch was different from Frey.
His level of expertise in controlling the fire element would not allow. Martin a chance to use his wind magic.
The fiery ball in Hitch's hand pulsated with an ominous glow, casting shadows that danced across the clearing.
Martin's mind raced, contemplating his next move, and he decided to test the waters.
"Yes. I am."
Hitch's smile widened, and the fire ball he conjured blazed wildly ready to turn his adversaries into a heap of ash.
His current adversary was Martin.
