The demon's roar ripped through the clearing, sending a murder of crows screeching into the sky above.
My heartbeat thrummed in my ears, but I kept my focus locked on the massive beast as it lumbered forward.
This wasn't the first big demon I'd faced, but this one had a raw ferocity that set it apart. Its red eyes gleamed with malevolent intelligence, and every step it took sent tremors through the ground.
"Alright, big guy," I said under my breath, my voice steady despite the tension tightening in my chest. "Let's see how you like a little heat."
I extended my hand, summoning the purple fire that coursed through my veins. Flames licked up my arm, twisting and curling like a living thing before pooling in my palm. With a flick of my wrist, I hurled the first blast directly at the demon's chest.
The fire struck true, exploding on impact and enveloping the creature in a violet inferno. For a moment, I thought that might be enough but no.
