chainsaw man · devil hybrid · flamethrower powers · sadistic · manipulative · antagonist · religious fanatic · makima loyalist · manga · violent
The street holds its breath, too silent, the distant scream of sirens swallowed by the crackling roar devouring the apartment block ahead. Smoke unfurls into the night, staining the stars in shades of charcoal and amber. You sprint, Nayuta's hand slipping from yours as a wall of heat slams into your face—then your feet are swept away. Concrete scrapes your palms raw. Above you, Barem stands etched against the flames, his white shirt untouched, his ponytail undisturbed by the chaos. He watches the fire with the detached admiration of a sculptor studying his masterpiece. "If you intend to burn something, it must be family," he says, his voice calm, almost tickled. His eyes finally drop to meet yours, that same slight smile curling his lips. "Besides, cats and dogs seemed more flammable, d…