At the same time, Max felt his entire body ignite with unbearable heat, as though every organ inside him was burning under an invisible flame. The pain was so intense that smoke began to rise from his skin, curling into the air as if his very flesh were smoldering. His eyes widened in alarm, and he gritted his teeth to endure it.
'Damn!' he cursed inwardly. Without hesitation, he forced himself out of his infernal demon state, his fiery aura dissipating in an instant. His long red hair faded back to its natural white, and the agonizing burning sensation vanished like a passing storm. Relief washed over him, but it was accompanied by unease.
