Hearing her threat, Damien laughed suddenly, eyes glittering with amusement. "Alright, alright," he replied teasingly, his voice confident despite the relentless onslaught. "Since you insist."
Then, in an explosive burst of sheer speed and power, Damien moved. His form blurred, startlingly fast, his fists slamming forward with incredible force. Before the doppelganger could react, Damien's fist connected solidly with its chest.
The blow resounded sharply, a satisfying, resonant thud echoing clearly across the arena.
The double stumbled backward, its eyes widening briefly in shock before collapsing heavily to the sandy floor, body dissolving slowly into shadows and smoke.
Damien stood quietly, breathing deeply, a puzzled expression crossing his face. "Huh?" he murmured softly, clearly confused. "Not as strong as I expected."
