The fire had already consumed most of the vehicle.
Thick black smoke filled the interior, coiling like a living entity as it invaded every inch of space, suffocating and merciless. The heat intensified by the second, turning the metal frame of the SUV into a burning cage.
Jinhoo struggled to breathe.
"Hah... Hah... Those bastards... Who sent them..."
His voice came out hoarse, barely audible as the smoke clawed at his throat.
He tried to steady himself, forcing his mind to focus. His hand trembled slightly as he attempted to summon his power.
But nothing came.
"Kugh... Come on... Appear... Appear..."
He gritted his teeth, pushing harder, reaching deeper within himself. Normally, his abilities would respond instantly, bending space and reality to his will.
But now?
Nothing.
"Ugh... At least teleportation!!"
His voice rose in frustration, but the result remained the same. Instead of power, all he got was more smoke filling his lungs, choking him from the inside.
