Seeing that there are a lot of ill intent targeted towards him, Diluc smiles in mockery as he never expected that even despite showing what he can do during that orchestrated duel between him and that pompous noble guy, there will still be people who are willing to target him during the open elimination round so willy-nilly, making him wonder just what is it that they took that gave them the guts to do just that.
Looking at the spear bearing man who appears to be hesitating now as well, the emperor-like young man smiles as he reaches out his arms towards the direction of his aggressor, pointing his index finger at him as one of the magic circles rapidly spun, giving life to a roaring ball of inextinguishable flame that burns the surroundings bright red.