The stadium is still buzzing with the crowd. The main draw matches have begun, and each opponent is getting stronger.
Kael stands on the edge of the arena. His peonza slowly spins in his hand
The truth is.
After yesterday's match, many have already whispered about him. Several have seen that Axiom's energy is not ordinary.
The display suddenly flashes.
NEXT MATCH
KAEL
VS
BRAKK IRONHOLD
The gate opens.
Brakk Ironhold enters the arena.
A large, strong warrior. His steps are heavy, his gaze confident.
His peonza spins in his hand.
Irongrinder.
The surface of the metal shines darkly.
Brakk smiles.
"I've heard of you."
His gaze slides to Axiom.
"They say… the Axiom creature is awakening."
Kael doesn't answer.
He just watches the arena.
The Steel Arena
Today's arena is the Steel Arena.
The circular arena is lined with thick metal panels.
If a peonza hits the wall, it can bounce back with great force.
This favors Brakk's style.
Start
The referee raises his hand.
"3…
2…
1…
START!"
The two peonzas crash onto the arena at the same time.
The Iron Crusher attacks immediately.
BOOM!
Upon the first impact, the creatures immediately appear above the stadium.
A giant steel bull materializes above the Iron Crusher. Its body is made of metal plates, its eyes glow red.
Above the Axiom, a flaming demon is seen.
With horns.
A body made of fire.
A burning gaze.
The two creatures face each other above the arena.
The first attack
The Iron Crusher slams into the Axiom again.
BOOM!
The steel bull charges forward and charges the demon with its horns.
Axiom's flames flare up and repel the attack.
The peon circles the field, the creatures constantly fighting above them.
The Iron Crusher slams into the wall.
RING!
It bounces back.
It attacks again
Steel Echo
Brakk steps forward.
"Iron Crusher!"
"Steel Echo!"
Metallic energy swirls around the Iron Crusher.
The steel bull's body grows even larger.
With each collision, the attack becomes more powerful.
The next blow is brutal.
BOOM!
Axiom is pushed back.
Axiom slides further back in the air.
The audience roars.
Kael's strategy
Kael watches the movement.
"If I let it keep crashing... it'll only get stronger."
Axiom slowly pulls towards the center of the field.
It spins steadily.
Axiom hovers above it, its demonic wings spread, protecting its movement.
Brakk laughs.
"What? Are you tired?"
The second attack
Iron Crusher attacks again.
The bull roars forward.
BOOM!
The impact sends sparks flying.
The Axiom nearly crashes into the wall…
but at the last moment it returns to the center
Axiom's flames flare up, and the demon pushes the steel bull back.
The two creatures collide again.
The Turning Point
Brakk shouts.
"Iron Crusher! Full power!"
The steel bull charges furiously.
Kael's eyes light up.
"Basic truth…"
"Stability Zone!"
The Axiom's spin flattens out completely.
The peonza remains in the center of the arena.
It remains motionless.
Axiom spreads its demonic arms.
Flames surround the arena.
The Final Impact
The Iron Crusher charges with tremendous momentum.
The steel bull charges with all its might.
The demon and the bull collide.
CRUSH!
The explosion shakes the arena.
The Iron Crusher slams into the side wall with too much momentum…
and flies out of the arena.
Victory
Silence.
No one speaks for a moment.
Then the stadium erupts in applause.
Kael has won.
The Axiom spins calmly in the middle of the arena.
The creature still hovers above it, surrounded by flames.
Then it slowly fades away.
Brakk's reaction
Brakk picks up the Iron Crusher.
He looks at Kael.
"Now I understand."
"The creature of the Axiom is more than just a legend."
The Dark Observer
After the game, Kael is walking down the hallway.
Suddenly, he feels a heavy presence.
He looks up.
Someone is standing in the upper stands.
Virex.
Dark energy swirls around the peonza in his hand.
Behind him, a huge shadow phoenix can be seen, its wings spread.
The creature watches Kael with red eyes.
Kael whispers.
"You…?"
The stadium lights flash.
When he looks back…
Virex is gone