Grain opened his eyes at the sound of Hurts name.
He figured this is how it would go, and was ready for any outcome regardless.
"There will be a twenty minute intermission," the announcer yelled. "Afterwards, we will commence with the final round of the BloodWar!"
Grain decided to forego cultivating any longer, and chose to check on Violet.
He had twenty minutes until a pivotal moment in his road to power, and he wanted someone familiars company.
After calling his Soulbound companion, a small snake arrived in a few moments. It was obvious she was nearby, most likely concerned for her master.
'Hello Master,' Violet chirped telepathically. 'Is it time for you to fight the strong one?'
A smile crept on Grain's face as he nodded.
"Yes it is Vi," he replied out loud. "That's why I called you."
"I want to go over a few things."
'So I know you don't like it,' he said telepathically. 'But, I'm going to talk to you like this.'