Above the eastern gate, Chowan had been standing against Golbert in confusion. Frustrated to the extreme and baffled at the same time, Chowan shouted his question, "Not my opponent?! Then why stand against me–"
A pulse of purple energy suddenly appeared around the silent, smiling Golbert. Chowan didn't even have a chance to finish his question before that purple veita enveloped Golbert, causing his likeness to instantly fade away.
Then, a single glimpse of a new figure appeared. But that figure vanished just as fast as it had appeared.
Chowan, for that moment, was dazed and perplexed. However, his instincts were sharp and he was quick on his feet. Though Chowan didn't get a good look at the new arrival, he had a feeling that they were trouble. His body reacted in kind as he leaped to the side in shock, also making sure to create some space while he figured out who was the one attacking him.
"... Hmm. You're faster than I was hoping."