The abyss floor trembled as Sapphire advanced. There was no warning, no fighting stance. She simply vanished from her position and reappeared in front of Vergil with her fist clenched, covered in a thick layer of Olympus Flame. The impact blast sent tons of rock flying like dust.
Vergil lifted Yamato at the last instant. The blade vibrated as the force of the punch struck the metal. The shockwave sent a wave of energy into a crater dozens of meters wide around them.
"Already at it?" Vergil growled, gripping tightly.
Sapphire didn't respond. She pressed her fist against the blade, generating more pressure, until the ground cracked beneath their feet.
Vergil pushed Yamato aside, deflecting the punch, and kicked Sapphire in the stomach with enough force to send an ordinary demon flying. But she only slid a few meters back and planted her foot, the golden flame rising throughout her body.
