The arena slowly fell silent after the destruction caused by Virex.

  Among the shattered walls and broken ground, people began to breathe again.

  They had survived.

  Kael immediately rushed to Ren.

  “Are you alright, Ren? You’re not hurt, are you?” Kael asked.

  Ren brushed dust from his clothes and shook his head.

  “Luckily no… but that guy… he wasn’t normal.”

  Kael helped him to his feet. The excitement from the battle was still burning in his eyes, but now something stronger had appeared—determination.

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  “I’d like to fight you again sometime,” Kael said.

  “I’m looking for strong opponents. I want to fight… and get stronger.”

  The brief clash with Virex had ignited something inside him.

  If he truly wanted to protect others, he would need far greater strength.

  Ren smiled.

  “In that case… I want to show you something. I have some friends… they’re Peonza fighters too.”

  Training Grounds – A New Meeting

  Ren led Kael to a hidden training field on the edge of the city.

  Two young fighters were already practicing there.

  One of them moved with incredible speed and aggression.

  His spinning top carved dark vortexes through the air as it clashed against the ground.

  His name was Akira.

  Peonza: Shadow Cyclone

  The other fighter stood calmer, his movements controlled and precise.

  When his top spun, a cold mist spread across the training ground like creeping frost.

  His name was Shiro.

  Peonza: Frost Phantom

  Kael watched them in awe.

  Only now did he realize that this city was filled with true talent.

  Akira stopped his training, tossing his launcher onto his shoulder as he walked toward Kael with a grin.

  “Nice to meet you,” Akira said.

  “Mind if I test what you’re capable of?”

  Kael smiled.

  “That’s exactly why I came here. I want to grow stronger… and one day become the strongest in the world.”

  Shiro remained silent, observing Kael carefully.

  But there was something in his eyes.

  He could already feel the determination burning within him.

  And perhaps… the beginning of a powerful new alliance.