The True Intentions

As the dust settled and the arena was filled with murmurs of confusion, the true nature of Aryan's actions began to come into focus. Everyone had underestimated him—thinking he was weak, vulnerable, and easily dismissed. Not even Kai or Ryoko suspected that Aryan had been playing a calculated game all along, guided by his inner demon, Arcane.

Arcane's sinister whispers had guided Aryan's every move, steering him to test the strength and loyalty of the Third Alliance's leaders. It was all part of a master plan—one that Aryan had been planning from the very beginning. This entire game of death had started with a purpose, and that purpose was Aryan himself—another version of Aryan who had orchestrated this from the shadows.

The revelation stunned everyone. Even Kai, who had always been confident in his control over Aryan, was taken aback. "How could I have missed it?" he thought to himself, his face betraying a mixture of anger and frustration. Ryoko, too, was caught off guard by Aryan's unexpected resilience and cunning.

Rono's sudden intervention wasn't just a surprise—it was part of Aryan's strategy to see how far he could push the Third Alliance's leaders. By exposing weaknesses in their ranks, Aryan hoped to gain leverage, understanding who he could trust and who he needed to be wary of.

Aryan's calculated risks and the appearance of Rono showed that he was far from weak. It was clear now that he had been biding his time, waiting for the right moment to reveal his true strength. This wasn't about winning a fight for survival; it was about testing the waters, laying the groundwork for something bigger—a plan that even Aryan himself wasn't fully aware of until now.

As Aryan lay unconscious on the ground, the crowd remained silent, uncertain about what was to come next. The dynamic of the arena had shifted dramatically, and it was clear that Aryan's true intentions were far more complex than anyone had imagined. The game of death had just begun, and Aryan was ready to take the reins, no matter what it cost him.