Chapter 39: True Hero's Ascension
The air crackled with electric tension as Zed, shrouded in True Hero's avatar, stepped forward. The virtual court shimmered, its edges blurring as if reality itself was struggling to maintain coherence. Suddenly, the three opposing avatars multiplied, becoming five towering, liquid-like figures that moved with impossible fluidity.
A familiar sarcastic voice echoed in Zed's mind. "Time to kick it into overdrive, hotshot," the Snarky Coach mode of the Dimensional Simulator quipped. "From here on out, we're going non-verbal. Your synapses can't keep up with my witty repartee."
Zed's brow furrowed, a mixture of confusion and anticipation coursing through him. "What do you mean, non-verbal?"