Marlene, Subaru, and the rest of the team sat in the audience, eagerly anticipating the upcoming fight. They were there to enjoy the matches, completely unaware that Broken was about to enter the ring under his alias, Void Reaper.
His opponent emerged—a Bloodfiend, the same species of demon Broken had battled in the cave with Princess Alora. This one was level 169. Bloodfiends were notorious for their agility and speed, armed with long, deadly claws designed to tear apart their enemies. He knew he would need to counter its speed with his own raw Strength.
But there was another problem. What if Marlene and the others recognized him? His identity had to remain hidden, yet he couldn't afford to hold back. The stakes were high, and any hesitation could cost him the match—or worse.
"I hope you've placed your bets! Because the fight starts now!" the host shouted.