V2 Chapter 27 : An Opening

The remaining 13 members of the Forest Drake mercenaries looked on in disbelief as their burly man comrade lay knocked out cold on the arena floor. They couldn't believe that this man, who was known for his immense strength and resilience, had been bested with a single strike from Corporal Lee.

As they exchanged wary glances, a sense of unease settled over the mercenaries. They had trained and fought alongside their fallen comrade for years, and to see him taken down so easily was both shocking and disheartening. If Corporal Lee could dispatch their strongest member with such effortless precision, what chance did they stand against him?

Meanwhile, the announcer wasted no time in capitalizing on the dramatic turn of events. With a voice filled with excitement and enthusiasm, he narrated the scene unfolding before the crowd, heightening the already palpable tension in the arena.