Trial By Fire Part 2

Chapter 30: Trial By Fire Part 2

Pain ignited Shiro's rage, and his Kegou flared. The golden light intensified, becoming white-hot. He was no longer just reacting; he was attacking. He channeled the Kegou into his fists, each punch a miniature explosion of karmic force. The demon staggered back, its shadowy form flickering.

"You want to torment me with ghosts?" Shiro screamed, his voice echoing through the chamber. "I've already lived through hell!" He unleashed a barrage of Burn Weave, each blast more potent than the last. The demon countered with waves of psychic energy, trying to overwhelm Shiro's mind. But Shiro was learning, his nascent karma sense guiding him. He could feel the demon's intent, the subtle shifts in its energy as it prepared to attack.

He weaved a thread of Kegou between them, a shimmering tether of light. As the demon lunged, he yanked the thread, throwing it off balance. The demon crashed into the wall of the chamber, cracking the stone. This was no longer a battle of fear, but a clash of wills, a desperate struggle for survival. Shiro was fighting not just the demon, but the lingering shadows within himself.