After defeating the Shadow God, the trio stood at the threshold of the second gate—the "Blazing Abyss". As they stepped through, a wave of intense heat washed over them, and the landscape transformed into a hellscape of molten lava and erupting geysers. The air crackled with energy, and the ground trembled beneath their feet.
"I don't like the feel of this place," Rena said, wiping the sweat from her brow.
Kento nodded, feeling the oppressive heat. "We need to stay focused. There's a powerful monster here."
From the depths of the molten earth, a massive figure emerged—the **Fire Demon**, its body wreathed in flames, eyes glowing like embers. "You dare enter my domain?" it roared, sending waves of heat that forced Kento and Rena to shield their faces.
"We've come to stop you!" Kento shouted, raising the **Blade of Seven Killers**.
The Fire Demon unleashed a torrent of fireballs, each exploding with devastating force. Rena summoned her light magic, deflecting the flames while Liru transformed into a thick slime, absorbing some of the heat.
"Liru, can you absorb those fireballs?" Kento asked, dodging an incoming blast.
"I'll try!" Liru replied, stretching its body to engulf the flames, but it struggled against the intensity. "It's too hot! I can't keep this up for long!"
Rena created a barrier of light, protecting them from the worst of the flames. "We need a plan! Kento, can you distract it while I build up my magic?"
"Got it!" Kento charged forward, weaving through the fireballs. "Hey, ugly! Over here!" He slashed at the demon, drawing its attention.
The Fire Demon turned its fiery gaze on him, launching a massive fireball. Kento ducked and rolled, narrowly avoiding the blast. "Rena, now!"
As the Fire Demon focused on Kento, Rena gathered her energy, releasing a radiant beam of light that struck the demon's core. The creature roared in anger, staggering back, but it quickly retaliated with an explosive wave of fire.
"Liru, absorb it!" Kento yelled, diving out of the way as flames erupted around him.
Liru concentrated, expanding its form to absorb the fire. "I got it! But I need you both to attack now!"
Kento and Rena coordinated their attacks, Kento slashing at the demon while Rena unleashed bursts of light magic. The Fire Demon fought back fiercely, summoning geysers of lava to erupt beneath them.
Just when the demon seemed unbeatable, Kento saw an opening. "Rena, let's combine our powers!"
Rena nodded, channeling her magic into Kento's sword. Together, they unleashed a powerful strike, the blade glowing with radiant energy. Kento drove the sword into the heart of the Fire Demon, who let out a final, ear-splitting scream before exploding in a shower of embers.
Panting and exhausted, Kento, Rena, and Liru took a moment to catch their breath. "We did it!" Rena exclaimed, relief flooding her voice.
"Two down," Kento said, glancing toward the next gate. The challenges ahead would be even greater.