The climate heated up.
Aspas didn't let himself be swayed by Dante's provocations. He pressed the attack, launching a series of quick and precise strikes. Dante focused solely on defending with Excalibur, meticulously calculating the timing of his counterattack. Dante was taking full advantage of his physical enhancements, his body so heavy and grounded that even with the demon's claws delivering numerous consecutive blows, he didn't budge from his spot.
The battle quickly intensified. Aspas attacked with an explosion of dark energy, forcing Dante to dodge, but even with the opportunity, Dante didn't attack. He merely defended and evaded. The impact made the ground shake, and the shockwave swept away the surrounding debris, revealing the extent of Aspas's destructive power.
"I will devour your essence and make your power mine," Aspas declared, his voice filled with cold arrogance. Well, at least if he had managed to cause any harm to Dante...