Azura did have a point. All that time had gone by and Makoto barely made visible evidence that he had put in effort. "Hah....Hah...why? Why are none of my attacks working?" Makoto said.
It is because you are weak. I should've known that you weren't worthy. I've grown tiresome of this battle, it is time to bring it to a close.
Makoto started to grow angry when Ifrit called him weak, then he stood up. "I'm not weak. I'm not weak! And I already told you I won't lose to you!" Makoto and Ifrit both charged at each other, both striking the other with their weapons at the same time.
H-how could this be? I've...finally been defeated?
Makoto sheathed his spear and Ifrit started to glow, and the barrier was disabled.
You have done well, my child. I shall lend you my powers.
A red light surrounded Makoto, and the light went into the black mark on his hand, turning it into the shape of a flame.