I gritted my teeth and tried to form an airwall in a desperate attempt to defend myself.
But the cat was relentless, its form a blur of motion as it struck back with a deadly barrage of blows that sent me staggering backwards.
I stumbled, my vision swimming as I sought to regain my balance.
With one last surge of strength, I lunged forward, my blade slicing through the air with a crackling sound that rang out across the clearing.
The cat howled in pain, its fiery form collapsing to the ground as the last of its magic faded away.
[1 kill, +10mp]
With the cat's lifeless form at my feet, I surveyed the battlefield, my eyes sweeping across as I searched for a new opponent to challenge.
In the distance, I caught sight of a flash of movement, a sleek form moving through the shadows with lightning speed.
My muscles tensed as I focused on the creature, my eyes narrowing as I tried to make out its form.
