Arnold had disappeared, leaving Igor alone in this Time Gap.
Arnold returned to the present time. He slowly opened his eyes—Xiso was still sitting beside him, guarding him.
"Awake?" Xiso's pale face was striking even in the darkness.
"How much time has passed?" Arnold asked with concern.
"Not even an hour has passed on my end," Xiso said, looking up at the moon and answering softly.
"So it only took that little time." A smile spread across Arnold's face as he shook his head.
"What happened? Was he no match for you?" Xiso asked with concern. He was very concerned about the successor chosen by the Great Mentor.
"No, he was extraordinary," Arnold said, taking a breath. Entering the Time Gap always consumed some of his Spirit Power.
"Oh?" Xiso perked up at this remark. "Did he pass your test?"
"Yes. From Time Leap, to memory bombardment, Physical Technique Attack, and then Space Jump, this young man demonstrated remarkable adaptability to them all."
