Chapter 116

AZURE

Eros’s eyes narrowed, a flicker of annoyance crossing his face. He couldn't resist the challenge, accepting my declaration by launching himself at me in a flurry of lightning-fast jabs. Each strike came at me with blinding speed, and I struggled to keep up, my human body pushed to its limits.

Despite my efforts, I found myself on the defensive, desperately parrying blow after blow. Eros's attacks were relentless, and his mocking laughter echoed in the air, taunting me at every turn. He reveled in my struggle, belittling my every move.

"You're nothing without your precious transformations!" Eros jeered, his voice laced with arrogance. "You can't even keep up with me in your feeble human form. How disappointing! This is not the battle I am expecting when I get here, Azure!”

I grunted, the strain evident on my face as I fought to match his relentless assault. Though each strike landed with searing intensity, I refused to succumb to his words. With sweat trickling down my brow, I ga