Kata, despite being considered an ordinary woman among those of the secondary lineage, possessed a special ability that set her apart from the others. Due to this unique talent, she was invited to join the primary lineage, a notable recognition of her capability. However, she made a surprising decision and declined the offer.
In a world where the primary lineage might be seen as the pinnacle of success and prestige, her decision not to accept this promotion showed the strength of her conviction and self-awareness. She preferred to stay where she was, surrounded by people she identified with and where she felt comfortable.
Her courage in following what she believed was best for herself was an inspiring lesson for everyone in the secondary lineage. She may have initially been labeled as lazy and fearful, but when the situation became challenging, she proved to be surprisingly reliable and courageous.
This change in behavior surprised many, and her ability to handle difficulties made people start to believe in her. This shift in perception may have inspired others to admire her and aspire to follow her example. Her ability to overcome her laziness and fear and become a reliable and courageous person could have encouraged others to overcome their own limitations and become better versions of themselves.
There was a saying in the lineage about her that was well-known and discussed among its members. According to this saying, during a group fight, it would not be advisable to bet on Kata's victory, but in a one-on-one combat, she was a reliable choice.
Although this saying could be considered just a rumor, many who had the opportunity to witness her technique corroborated the truth of this statement
"Now that my students aren't here. I'll warm up a bit."
"Warm up?! We're the ones who will warm you up! Neh Kritina!"
"Yeeeeaaaahhhhh!!!"
"Spread of burning heat!"
She was striking and intriguing, with a unique combination of physical features that made her unmistakable. Her dark clear skin and light red eyes certainly stood out, creating a captivating and unusual appearance.
Her black hair, with the front slightly longer than the back, gave her a touch of style and personality. But her most notable aspect was her unique ability, which completely transformed her appearance. When this ability was activated, she became a completely red woman.
"Hot…" he was dazzled by her hotness.
"Grrrrrrrrrrr!"
"Ah! Sorry Kritina. I almost got possessed."
When she activated her ability, her upper clothes were engulfed in flames, leaving her only in her underwear. This scene created, at that moment, an intense atmosphere, where the flames added a touch of fervor to the surroundings.
Any man who saw her in underwear was dazzled; in terms of pure beauty, she ranked first in the clan. The spreading in the form of a sphere that she created had a dangerous effect around her.
When activated, this spread created an area where anyone within her reach would be burned alive. Although this spread was not as intense as direct flame, it was still enough to cause significant damage to anyone in prolonged contact.
This ability was a double-edged sword because, while it was a powerful tool in combat, it also required care and control to avoid causing unwanted harm to allies or innocents.
"Damn! What heat is this?"
"Arrrrggghhhhhh!"
"You wretch! Look what you're doing to my sword? I'll kill you!"
"We're just getting started, you jerk!"
Although she didn't have the technique of shooting fireballs or healing, her hand-to-hand combat ability was a valuable tool, crucial in situations of direct confrontation. Her expertise in delivering unrestrained blows demonstrated her tenacity and determination to face her opponents directly and without hesitation.
Her ability to dodge blows, as if she were a snake with knowledge of jiu-jitsu, added a touch of surprise and extraordinary skill to the scene. Moving with agility and dexterity, avoiding blows, conveyed her mastery in hand-to-hand combat. Her technique and ability to anticipate the opponent's movements could be crucial to her advantage in a fight.
She had an intriguing ability: as she approached her enemy, her burning intensity rapidly increased. It was as if proximity to her activated a fiery power. The sword, in the face of this peculiarity, began to seethe, reacting to the intense heat generated by the proximity to the warrior.
"Die!" she skillfully spun around Miguel's body, enveloping him with surprising agility, until applying a masterful rear-naked choke.
"You wretch!"
The suffering was intense. The image of his consciousness fading away while the sword boiled and he screamed in pain evoked a sense of distress and agony.
'Bloody pinecones!' he thought as he released his technique close to his body.
The twist in the scene, where he finds himself forced to kill his enemy, even if it means facing an attack and risking his own life.
Kata's reaction to realizing the situation and deciding to quickly leave demonstrated her sagacity and ability to assess the moment. The confrontation was not just physical but also a battle of cunning and strategy, where each move had profound implications.
Miguel took a deep breath as Kata walked slowly around him, hands ready for the next attack.
"You bitch!"
"You'll pay for your crimes."
"My crime? Don't be stupid. My only crime was loving a whore."
"What?"
As the sword boiled, Miguel burned more and more; he realized something surprising: despite the intense heat, his attacks were more powerful than ever. Even facing an enemy capable of causing him harm, his sword seemed to be evolving, becoming even more lethal with each strike.
"Let's go again! Kritina! Evolve to the limit!"
"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!" she moaned.
"Bloody pinecones!"
Before, to use the bloody pinecones, he needed to spill blood on his enemies, wait for the blood to boil, and then activate the technique. However, due to the spread of burning heat, he could now skip a step. By throwing the boiled blood towards the enemy, even before hitting the target, the bloody pinecones were instantly activated.
However, it wasn't working; everything he threw, she skillfully dodged and took advantage to counterattack. Kata had an additional ability: the ability to sense, witness, and hear everything happening in the area affected by burning heat. This made it even more challenging to hit her, as she could anticipate his movements.
No matter how many pinecones he threw. It was all useless. She could dodge all attacks skillfully, as if she were dancing among the threats, turning the battle into a breathtaking display of agility and skill.
"Damn! Damn! Damn! Die soon and let me hear your moans!"
"Never. You'll pay for the deaths of my students."
The battle continued, and Miguel found himself increasingly cornered and without energy due to the lack of air in this heat-impregnated region. Exhaustion began to take hold of him, and the realization of his defeat became increasingly evident.
He understood that the spread of burning heat, despite being his strength, had also become his weakness in this fight. The stifling environment was starting to turn against him, draining his strength and undermining his resistance.
Fatigue was evident in his movements, and the awareness that he was running out of options became a heavy shadow over the battle. The heat, which once fueled his ability, now turned against him.
"Blue flames of collapse."
An arrow of blue fire crossed the battlefield and hit Kata with precision. Her ability to spread burning heat could sense everything around her, but when it came to an attack from outside, the ability took a second to process that information. Unfortunately, that second was enough for the arrow to hit her before she could react.
"…"
"What?"
'What was that? What happened to me? I don't feel pain, but this exhaustion. I don't understand,' she thought as she fell to the ground.
"What happened?" she asked with doubt.
"It was effective, sister. Very effective."
"Effective! Very effective!"
"Who are you? How dare you steal my prey?"
'These ways of speaking, are they the sisters? Why did they attack me?'
"Prey? She became ours when she left a useless one alive."
"You! You! You!"
"Wretches. I'll kill you!" he said as he approached the two.
"We'll kill you both as we did with those who fled."
'Fled? It can't be. My students…'
Upon hearing the news of the burning heat spreading ability being overcome and about her students, she became terrified and desperate. However, her body did not obey her, remaining in a vegetative state. Unable to react, she realized there was nothing she could do to change the situation.
Amidst the feeling of powerlessness, Kata shed tears, expressing her anguish and sadness in the face of adversity. The reality of defeat and the inability to protect her students weighed on her like an unbearable burden.
'I'm sorry, your boss is a failure.'