The flames around Arin slowly grew brighter.
The ancient temple was no longer dark.
The fire from the Ember Sigil illuminated the entire hall.
Arin looked at his hand in shock.
"I… I don't understand this power."
Kael laughed coldly.
"You don't need to understand it. Soon, it will belong to me."
With a sudden movement, Kael raised his hand.
Dark energy exploded from his palm and rushed toward Arin like a shadow storm.
"Arin, watch out!" Lyra shouted.
Arin instinctively raised his arm.
Suddenly, the flames from the Ember Sigil expanded and formed a shield of fire.
BOOM!
Kael's attack collided with the fiery shield.
The entire temple shook.
Arin stepped back, breathing heavily.
"So… this is the power of the Eternal Ember," Kael said slowly, his eyes shining with greed.
"But you are still weak."
In the next moment, Kael dashed forward with incredible speed.
Before Arin could react, Kael appeared right in front of him.
A dark blade formed in Kael's hand.
"Let me show you true power."
Kael swung the blade.
CLANG!
A burst of fire exploded as Arin blocked the attack with his burning arm.
For the first time, Arin felt the Ember responding to his will.
The flames surged violently.
Arin pushed Kael back.
Kael landed a few meters away, slightly surprised.
"Oh? Interesting."
Arin looked at his burning hand again.
The fire was no longer out of control.
It was listening to him.
For the first time in his life…
Arin felt powerful.
But Kael only smiled.
"This is only the beginning," he said darkly.
And the real battle had just begun.