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He set up a new tall wooden log, then placed an iron pike directly behind it to test piercing depth.
Star flexed, flame swirling from his belly to his throat. This time, his jaws shaped the fire differently. It was longer, thinner, more focused. A jet of orange-red condensed into a glowing lance of pure combustion. When he released it, it didn't make a sound—just a snap of heat that felt like the air cracking.
FWOOOM!
The Ember Lance tore through the wooden log like a red-hot needle through cloth. It sliced the metal behind it, leaving a molten edge that hissed steam into the sky. The ground at the impact zone glowed red.
[SKILL- Ember Lance: Focused combustion attack shaped into a piercing javelin. Ideal for high-defense or evasive targets. Cooldown: 30 seconds. Penetration Depth: 15 meters (non-resistant targets).]
Zephyr blinked again. "I think you just stabbed a hole into next tree"
Star puffed proudly. The tip of his snout still glowed faintly orange.
