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Inferno lunges for me, her sword held high. There’s a moment where the world seems to pause as my mind switches into what I call battle mode. Quick as lightning, I calculate possible attack trajectories and counter moves. I’ve never fought a lava angel before, so there’s more guessing than usual. Who knows what this babe can do?
Inferno’s sword glows red as she slices toward my neck. Although things are moving at normal speed, battle mode changes my perceptions. My heartbeat, Inferno’s blade, or even the dust motes in the air … it all slows.
Inferno’s blade gets closer.
Closer.
Soon it’s so near, the weapon warms my throat.
Time to act.
Channeling my demonic energy, I crouch down low. To a regular mortal, my motions would be too fast to follow. Let’s hope the same is true for lava
