"You sound like a true commander of Demons right now," Alamir said somewhat speechlessly as he looked around the ring of flames surrounding them, "Seriously, I've always thought there was something wrong with your obsession with the Fireball Technique…"
Despite the jesting, the Scholar's fire truly had an excellent effect. They were in an open area among the woods, so there was no need to worry about the flames spreading toward them, and the firelight not only scattered the shadows but also left the Undead hounds with nowhere to hide. Moreover, it dissuaded those creatures accustomed to the dark from turning back and escaping into the sea of fire, driving them all into a panic.
