Chapter 35: Fierce battle

"Bang... click."

Under the crushing impact of Yuri's blows, a substantial fragment of the Flame Giant's head splintered and shattered into countless pieces. As its right fist descended menacingly, Yuri, with a deft and practiced motion, raised her left fist. Standing atop the Flame Giant's colossal form, she delivered a rapid succession of punches to its already damaged head.

The tempestuous wind howled with a fury that seemed to mirror the intensity of the battle. Cracks began to spread in a concentric pattern across the Flame Giant's head, layer upon layer, as if the very integrity of its fiery being was starting to crumble. The once-roaring flames that had wreathed its form now sputtered and flickered, unable to coalesce with their former ferocity.

"Yuri, be on your guard!"

From the rear, the tanuki girl's voice, laced with urgency and concern, cut through the cacophony of the chaos.