The tension in the air is thick as Kenjiro contemplates what few options he has to take down his seemingly invincible foe. He takes a deep breath and silently chuckles to himself.

Kenjiro: (I think I may have gone a bit over my head with this one. But I have to think of something. I can’t use the Ogre State anymore, at least not without a day of rest.)

The Veguhls cheer for Monsoon in glee.

Fat Veguhl Henchman: Get him boss!

Old Veguhl Henchman: Show that human the true might of the Innokians!

Yanni begins to cheer along with the rest of the henchmen.

Yanni: Take him down Monsoon!

Chelsea grabs Yanni and pulls him away from the impending battle. Tina hides behind the Chelsea and the girls from Monsoon.

Monsoon: No, let the boy witness the glory of the power that will deliver us Innokians from the hands of the humans!

Kenjiro glances at his Torqued Katana.

Kenjiro: (I can always attempt a Zyn-Oizarga…)

Kenjiro examines his surroundings while remaining in a fierce stance. His gaze subtly lingers on Yanni and Tina.

Kenjiro: (The attack shouldn’t harm anyone but my foe since I’m no longer in the Ogre State, but it if it doesn’t take him down I’ll be out of a sword. I only have one shot to get out of this alive.)

Monsoon charges at Kenjiro. Overtaken by the sudden speed, Kenjiro is tackled into a wall. Monsoon laughs hysterically has he pummels Kenjiro further into the wall.

Monsoon: What’s the matter human? Do you still believe you can earn my bounty now?

Monsoon leaps away from the bloody mess that is Kenjiro. The females gasp in horror and disgust. Kenjiro is still standing firm. He coughs up blood as he chuckles.

Kenjiro: Not bad. What was that? A Gyn-Chyn(gin-shin) technique?

Monsoon: Why yes. The Multi-Fist technique. Quite effective, wouldn’t you say? My late master taught it to me.

Kenjiro: Let me guess, you killed him.

Monsoon laughs.

Dean: (I can’t believe that man can take a beating like that. Is he really human or Innokian? Or maybe something foul altogether.)

Monsoon: I didn’t have to, a certain meddlesome young king beat me to it. But rest assured, he will meet his end as soon as you meet yours.

Kenjiro: Even I know you don’t have the means to perform a feat like that. At least if it’s the same king I’m thinking of.

Monsoon: Oh? Let me guess, you believe the Witch Tier to be greater than my might?

Kenjiro: Forget the Witch Tier, his damn uncle can take on a whole army of you Innokians by himself. Now he’s a true monster.

Tina: (Does he mean Prince Gideon?)

Monsoon’s seems highly amused by Kenjiro’s words.

Monsoon: An army of Innokians you say? Then I must meet him in battle.

Kenjiro: It would be your last greeting, I can promise you that.

Monsoon laughs. He materializes Shock Bracers, metal bracers with sharp spokes on them. Gray mist swells around him, rattling the entire area. Everyone within the room looks worried.

Monsoon raises his arms above his head and spreads his wings. Steam emits from his Shock Bracers and gray electricity covers his body. The humming from the electricity is extremely loud. The electricity itself is so out of control it begins to damage the room, putting everyone in peril.

Monsoon: Tell me human, does that warrior possess this much might?

Kenjiro grunts as he witnesses the room go into a panic.

Kenjiro: Are you insane?! You’ll cave the whole damn room in!

Monsoon: Then I suggest you do something about it human. Witness a third of my strength!

Fat Veguhl henchman: No boss, you’re going to ruin everything!

Old Veguhl Henchman: Iarlec save us!

Tina: I’m too young an pretty to die here! I haven’t even met the king of Massadah yet.

Chelsea clutches a scared Yanni.

Chelsea: Stop this before you kill us all you fool!

Everyone ducks under cover in extreme panic as Monsoon continues to laugh.

Monsoon expels a sphere of electricity from his body, covering the entire room in a blinding gray light.

Chapter End