Release #17 - The Fire Beneath

The temple quakes under the clash. Daunte and Baloney trade bone-crushing blows at impossible speed, each strike sending shockwaves across the battlefield. Even bleeding and battered, Daunte refuses to back down—his fists fueled by sheer defiance. On the sidelines, Anthony watches in awe, struggling to believe what he’s seeing. “He’s holding his own… That’s SSD1?” Tony confirms with a grim edge—reminding him that this is only the beginning. Daunte’s demon is still chained, but every surge of power weakens the seal. If he goes too far, they won’t just lose the fight… they’ll lose Daunte forever. Baloney tries to overwhelm him with blasts, only to be cut down by Daunte’s raw determination. Each time he falls, Daunte rises faster, stronger, more unyielding. “Then I’ll punch faster,” he growls through bloodied lips, pushing Baloney onto the defensive. But as the sky itself begins to crackle with unstable energy, Tony knows the truth: SSD1 is just the first layer. The deeper Daunte reaches, the closer he comes to a power that can’t be controlled.