Time Slows, Blood Flows

Time seemed to slow down for the people inside the arena.

The first to move into action was Rodney. He felt his body become incredibly light, like wings had grown on his back, as he flew forward, trying to catch his queen.

Ulrick, who saw what happened, was about to dive forward as well, so no one would get hurt. But a second killing intent pulsed in the training room, this one much more vicious.

Immediately, he felt a heavy pressure slam into him, and he instantly knew this threat was much more dangerous.

Looking down toward the bleachers, he saw a blur go from the guest side to where his daughter was and knew what was happening.

He couldn't afford to care about Phoenix's well-being or his son's attempt at saving the girl. If he did, his daughter would die, he was certain.

He flash-stepped down, heading for his daughter, and got there at the same time as the other party dashing there.