To his credit, he didn't flinch but Signum was considerably more skilled than he was when he wasn't distracted, and the flames did snap off several strands of hair, darkening his already brown hair.

The sizzle of flames made him grimace as he proclaimed, "Miss, if anything, you're not going to listen --" The sharp crackle of ozone would be her only alert as his other arm came out from where it was preparing a delayed spell -- "So I have no choice but to make you listen!"

Delayed Spell Release! Raisen TAISOU!

Negi's arm erupted into lightning as he aimed a devastating punch to meet the short slash, hoping to incapacitate her as well.