An Ash Spawn lunged at Arad, swinging a long sword of burning, rusted metal. The creature was too fast for Amber to see, and even Eris could barely react. But before the monster could reach Arad, Tempo swung his sword, slashing the Ash Spawn's arm off alongside its head in a single swing.
Tempo's blade left a crescent arch of crimson flame, searing the ash and vaporizing it to smoke. "Monster! Release those souls, or I'll burn even your ash."
Tempo might not have as much latent heat as someone like Eris, who is a demi-goddess capable of creating small plasma suns, but he is far more efficient in utilizing his fire.
As a response to Tempo's words, more Ash Spawns emerged from the ground, and most of the new ones were Titans. He wanted to curse but refrained not to empower the vile monster.
Arad reached forward and patted Tempo's shoulder. "I might be able to help, but some of those souls are going to be destroyed."
