Huiyan chuckled, a mischievous glint in her almost literally flaming eyes. She crossed her arms, taking a step towards her opponent.

“And you’re back,” she whispered. “Back for another round of battle? You seem to be more…” She paused. “Prepared for defeat,” she nodded, gesturing to their wrapped hands—a way to keep their hands from being irreparably damaged from the fire.

“Hero, you’re not going to win; I hope you understand that.