(Hydra Star System- Planet Eleron)
(Training Field No.12- Special Arena)
"I must commend you…" the mysterious man hoarsely spoke as he continued to bow respectfully in Sophie's direction.
"There are few who truly appreciate my art… those who survive this long… will be treated to my grand finale…"
"Doesn't that sound exciting? Doesn't it make your heart race?"
"Doesn't it make you tremble and shiver in anticipation?"
The man threw back his head and laughed madly. His laughter was course and guttural as if there was something inhuman beyond the white mask that covered his face.
Sophie crushed a vial in her right hand and allowed the foul liquid to coat her palm.
She closed her eyes and focused on the qi flowing through her body.
Time seemed to slow down to a crawl…
Everything faded away… the mysterious man… the colossal dragon… they were all nothing but distractions…
