Fated Duel [4]

It hurt.

Bai Yumo could hardly formulate thoughts in the blazing inferno that was the core of a living star.

His skin burned into black ink, which was incinerated instantly. His flesh and bones were slowly melting regardless of the protection he established through his mana.

"GRRRRAAAAAAH!"

He let out a guttural roar as he tried to regain his senses.

Abyssal Mana filled the star, but it held no weight against the natural force within.

At least, not in its passive state.

"DAMMIT—!"

His words were muffled by the flames around him and sucked away with the air. His mind was still blurry, but the constant pain forced him to stay awake and allowed him to regain a portion of his faculties.

He was being watched by countless existences right now.

He was representing the entirety of his race!

He couldn't not…!

He could not fall so easily!