The Battle Begins

Kaela Bloodfang stood before Priyam like a storm given flesh.

Her golden slit-pupil eyes gleamed under the blood-red moon, her battle-scarred crimson armor hugging her powerful, curvaceous frame. Every movement exuded pure dominance, her muscular yet feminine figure radiating both beauty and brutality.

Priyam? He was grinning like a lunatic.

"Come on then, warlord," he taunted, rolling his shoulders. "Let's see what makes you so terrifying."

Kaela chuckled darkly. "Arrogant. I like that."

Then she moved.

One moment, she was standing five feet away. The next-

BOOM!

Priyam barely twisted his body as Kaela's knee shot toward his ribs with the force of a cannon. Air cracked from the sheer speed of her attack.

He planted his foot, pivoting just enough to avoid a broken ribcage, but Kaela's follow-up was instant-

A clawed hand slashed toward his throat.

Priyam reacted on instinct, tilting his head back just enough to feel the wind of her strike brush against his skin.

Then-

CRACK!

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A sudden backhand from Kaela sent him flying.

Priyam crashed into the dirt, rolling twice before slamming against a broken pillar.

He coughed, tasting iron.

Damn. She hit like a damn truck.

The battlefield had gone silent. The elven guards, Lyria, Evelyne-everyone was staring.

Kaela tilted her head. "Not bad. Most men would already be dead."

Priyam wiped the blood from his lip and grinned. "Hah. Sorry to disappoint."

Kaela's golden eyes gleamed. "You're different, aren't you?"

She stalked forward, slow and predatory, her hips swaying with effortless confidence. The way she looked at him...

Like a beast who had just found an interesting new prey.

Priyam chuckled, stepping forward as well. "I get that a lot."

Lyria grabbed Evelyne's arm. "We have to stop this. Kaela is playing with him, but if she gets serious-"

Priyam cracked his neck. "No need."

Lyria blinked. "What?"

Priyam rolled his shoulders, stepping into his stance again. "She's strong. I like that."

He exhaled slowly.

"This just got fun."

Kaela's smirk widened. "Oh?"

Then-she charged.

Priyam met her head-on.

Fangs and Fire

Kaela's clawed gauntlet sliced the air, aiming straight for his skull.

Priyam ducked, spun, and countered with a brutal elbow to her ribs.

THWACK!

Kaela staggered-but only slightly.

Her grin widened. "Not bad."

Priyam barely had time to move before she retaliated.

She slammed her knee toward his gut-but he twisted, barely dodging.

A clawed punch aimed for his temple-he deflected with his forearm.

Then-Kaela's tail lashed out, faster than he expected-CRACK!

He skidded back, but he was still standing.

Kaela's golden eyes burned with excitement. "You're better than I thought."

Priyam chuckled, rolling his shoulders. “I get that a lot."

He turned to the readers. Alright, admit it. You thought I was gonna get destroyed. But hey, I'm not just some weak isekai protagonist. You're looking at the future king of badassery.

Kaela licked her lips, stepping closer. "I like you, human."

Priyam raised an eyebrow. "That's nice and all, but we're kinda in the middle of a fight?"

Kaela smirked. "Who said I couldn't enjoy both?"

Then she vanished.

Priyam's instincts screamed. He twisted -just in time to see Kaela appear behind him, her claws aimed at his back.

But this time-

He was ready.

Awakening

Priyam moved faster than he should have been able to.

He ducked, spun, and caught Kaela's wrist mid-strike.

The warlord's eyes widened in surprise.

Priyam grinned. "Caught you."

Then he drove his fist into her gut with everything he had.

BOOM!

Kaela's body lurched as she skidded backward, her boots carving trenches into the ground.

For the first time... she looked genuinely impressed.

impressed.

Lyria gasped. "That speed... Priyam, what was that?"

Priyam clenched his fists. His body felt different.

Stronger. Faster.

Kaela wiped a small trail of blood from her lips. Then she laughed.

"You're full of surprises." She licked her lips. "I want more."

Priyam turned to the readers. So... I might've just awakened some hidden potential. Or maybe I'm just that damn good. Either way? This fight isn't over.

To Be Continued...