"Second strike. Demonic energy reinforcement," the official said after Simon's first strike was recorded.
Simon raised his fist again.
This was the more dangerous part.
He could produce a stronger strike if he wanted to. Even with his injuries, he was confident he could go beyond what he had just shown. But doing so would require him to push demonic energy through damaged pathways, and he had no desire to feel his body tear itself open for a test that was not even the final one.
So he chose the safest path.
A thin layer of demonic energy flowed into his arm.
It was not wild. It did not flare. It did not even look impressive. Compared to Akaza's tattoo-like reinforcement or Sonya's deep earth-like pressure, Simon's reinforcement looked almost weak.
Some demons immediately noticed this.
"His reinforcement is poor?"
"Maybe his wind affinity is high, but his body is lacking."
"No. Look carefully. His demonic energy is stable."
