The ring's gem emitted a sudden flash, compact, and from that point sprouted a sphere of dense fire, dark red, that formed in Bernard's palm with a faint hum. The nearby air vibrated from concentrated heat, and without giving anyone time to react, the noble extended his hand and launched the projectile.
The fireball crossed the room in a straight line and hit Lloyd full in the torso. The impact raised a burning gust that enveloped him completely. The flames climbed up his body, covering him from top to bottom in an instant.
"WUAAAAAAERGH!" the scream tore through the air violently.
Lloyd fell to his knees on the stone floor, bringing both hands to his face while his body hunched.
The flames crackled around him, rising in reddish tongues licking the air. His screams continued, harsh, disordered, bouncing against the office walls.
Bernard observed the scene with a smile that grew little by little. His chest expanded, satisfied, while crossing his arms.
