In the blazing flames, Hiyakura's figure resembled a blooming red lotus.
Her hair was no longer the usual bright red.
Instead, it had been dyed silver-white, shimmering with an eerie glow under the firelight.
In her eyes, it seemed as if two flames were dancing, her pupils turned gold, emitting a heart-pounding brilliance.
Her skin appeared cracked, with a faint red hue, as if transparent jade was infused with red liquid.
Every inch of her skin radiated intense heat.
The air around her twisted and distorted, forming an invisible barrier.
A thin layer of red aura surrounded her, a pure concentration of magical power.
Hiyakura stood at the center of the sea of fire, her feet suspended in the air, as if lifted by an invisible force.
Her dress flowed without wind, gently swaying, each motion sparking flames.
Her demeanor was no longer the lively and agile one as before.
Instead, it was filled with majesty and mystery, like a flame goddess descending to the mortal realm.
Jasmine watched this scene, suddenly recalling something in her mind.
Immediately, Jasmine frowned, a look of vigilance flashing in her eyes.
She turned to Violet beside her, her voice low and serious:
"Violet, do you remember the first time we met Hiyakura? Back then, she was just like she is now, engulfed in demon fire, difficult to approach..."
"If she truly is the Fire Fairy..."
"Then she is very likely transforming into a fairy right now..."
That was a memory no one wanted to revisit.
At that time, because of Tao Yao, Hiyakura had the fairy seed implanted inside her.
That power far exceeded her ability to control, causing her to lose her sanity and become a monster that knew only endless destruction.
Jasmine and Violet had not only found themselves in a bitter battle.
At that time, they had also gone to great lengths to help Hiyakura return to normal.
That experience left a profound impression on everyone.
However, Violet gently shook her head.
She gazed into Hiyakura's clear eyes and softly said, "No, I can feel it, she seems to still be retaining her sanity. She... is still the Hiyakura we know, not some fairy."
As soon as she finished speaking, Violet stepped forward, seemingly wanting to rescue Hiyakura trapped in the sea of fire.
"Wait!"
Jasmine exclaimed, reaching out to grab Violet.
But Violet was already exceptionally quick.
By the time Jasmine reacted, her fingers only brushed the corner of Violet's dress.
Violet nimbly weaved through the intricate sea of fire, finding a relatively safe path amidst the dense smoke and flames.
Before long, Hiyakura noticed Violet approaching her, a flicker of surprise flashing in her eyes.
But soon, her voice trembled:
"Violet? Why are you here?"
Violet breathed a sigh of relief, a reassuring smile on her face.
"Ha, seeing you still retaining your sanity puts me at ease!"
As she spoke, she took another step forward, her brow slightly furrowed, "Hiyakura, tell me, what has happened? What are these flames wrapping around you?"
While speaking, Violet continued to move closer to Hiyakura, seemingly wanting to check Hiyakura's condition.
However, at that moment, Hiyakura's expression suddenly turned to one of terror.
A flicker of pain crossed her eyes, her voice filled with urgency: "Don't come near me, Violet! I can't control my power right now!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a wave of scorching flames suddenly erupted from Hiyakura's body, forming an intense heat wave that swept outward in all directions.
Violet instinctively raised her arms to shield herself.
As a result, she was forced to retreat continuously by the heat wave.
At that moment, Jasmine, standing not far away, noticed that her wrist device was emitting a rapid "beep" as the heat wave spread.
She lifted her wrist, glanced at the data displayed on the device, and her complexion instantly turned pale.
"This magical power index..."
Jasmine muttered, her eyes filled with shock and fear.
She suddenly looked up and shouted to Violet: "Not good, Violet, get away from her fast!"
However, the warning came too late.
Another wave of scorching energy erupted rapidly from Hiyakura, center point.
This energy wave was stronger than before, instantly sending Violet flying.
Jasmine rushed forward with all her strength, opening her arms to catch the airborne Violet.
But the impact was too strong, and the two of them tumbled to the ground, rolling several times before coming to a stop.
Jasmine tightly held Violet, shielding her with her body.
Meanwhile, Violet had temporarily lost consciousness from the impact.
At the same time, Hiyakura's condition continued to deteriorate.
She felt the power inside her like a raging fire, burning every nerve in her body.
The worst thing she didn't want to happen finally occurred to Hiyakura.
This power was too overwhelming; she realized she couldn't control it at all.
This power, known as the power of the fairy, felt like holding a piece of burning red iron in her hands. She instinctively wanted to shake it off but could not completely rid herself of it.
Waves of heat erupted from Hiyakura, sweeping across the entire military camp.
Tents were overturned, weapons melted, and soldiers fled in a panic.
The heatwave even spread to the nearby Twin Cities street.
Houses began to burn, and the cobblestones on the street turned bright red.
Hiyakura looked at the destruction around her, her heart filled with fear and guilt.
She screamed madly at the other personality within her:
"Come out now! This is not what we agreed upon! Come out, please!"
However, no matter how much she yelled, she received no response from "the other me."
Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, and if this continued, the defenses of the Twin Cities might be destroyed by her.
After careful consideration, Hiyakura gritted her teeth and could only bear the turbulent power inside her, struggling to control her body as she walked toward the Rift Gate.
The guards on either side raised their weapons and approached, seemingly hesitating whether to act against her.
"Get back, you all get back!"
Hiyakura shouted, her voice filled with pain and urgency.
With her shout, another wave of heat erupted, knocking back all the surrounding guards.
Taking the opportunity, Hiyakura dragged her heavy body and staggered into the Rift Gate.
At this moment, Violet had regained consciousness.
She struggled to stand up, wanting to follow in Hiyakura's footsteps.
However, her body had been severely injured from the earlier impact; each step she took brought intense pain.
Jasmine saw this and immediately stepped forward to grab her.
"Violet, you can't go! It's too dangerous!"
Violet stared blankly at the Rift Gate, her eyes filled with confusion and pain.
Her lips trembled slightly, whispering.
"Hiyakura..."