The seven-star Volcanic Dragon let out an enraged roar, its molten claws blazing with intense heat as it raised them high and swung down at Lucy. The air trembled with the force of the strike, molten fragments scattering as the claw descended.
But Lucy was ready.
With a sharp crack, her own Volcanic Dragon Claw intercepted the attack, the two forces clashing with explosive energy. The dragon's eyes widened in shock, disbelief flashing across its molten gaze.
"Impossible!" it snarled, its deep voice rumbling like distant thunder. "How can a mere human block my power?" Its voice trembled, not just with fury, but with confusion.
Lucy smirked, her eyes gleaming with fierce determination. "A mere human?" she echoed mockingly, her voice calm and taunting. "You don't know what you're up against."
