The crowd held its breath, frozen by the supernatural spectacle unfolding before them. Red flames danced in Barrios' hand as if alive. They pulsed with such heat that the air itself seemed to warp, rippling like a desert mirage. An absolute silence fell, broken only by the distant crackle of fire and the hushed murmurs of thousands of spectators.
"What is that?" Yoko exclaimed, eyes wide, her voice trembling with awe.
Kaiser, fists clenched, stared at the flames with a mix of recognition and fear. "When I was younger, I didn't get it… but now I'm sure. That's my dad's arcane."
A shiver ran through the crowd. Even the most seasoned felt a weight settle on their shoulders.
