Duncan was beginning to understand why the world so deeply feared and despised Homeloss, viewing its captain as though he were a plague.
For in a certain sense, this "moving disaster" truly was like a plague.
In a space of darkness and chaos, Duncan gazed quietly at the flames dancing between his hands, feeling the power contained within this flame which was extremely docile towards him.
Fire was the most special existence in this world—it was not only the medium of light and warmth but also the safeguard that allowed mortal civilization to develop amidst crises. It maintained the balance of order between the transcendent realm and the real world and symbolized the gods' blessings and protection for the mortal world.
In the vast majority of fields involving transcendents, "fire" occupied a special position and played a significant role.