A safe distance away, Ruoxi spat out a mouthful of dust, deciding to search through the palace for an umbrella because he could tell that this would be the first spar of many.
Asael's ball of shadows was surprisingly versatile, able to hold off a Hellhound even in its beast form. Eventually, the attacks slowed to silence, leaving both Demons panting.
Ruoxi clapped slowly when they were done, his witty quip silenced before he could speak by Asael suddenly appearing in front of him with a shadowy staff poised to strike.
Ruoxi had never had to fight before but protecting himself was instinctive, blocking off the attack with both his forearms. There had been a lot of strength behind the attack and the sand was loose but he didn't budge. Instead, Asael was forced back a few inches, loose sand blowing past them.
