"ROAARRRRRR!!"
The black-tailed mech-suit stood several dozen meters away from the five-legged white beast.
Its five legs bent.
The enormous Origin Crystal embedded in its forehead suddenly brightened.
Alpha's visor immediately displayed a warning.
[ENERGY SURGE DETECTED.]
Alpha tilted her head slightly.
The crystal flashed.
A massive beam of white energy erupted from the creature's forehead.
BOOOOOOM!!
The beam tore across the Arena.
The ground beneath it vaporised instantly, leaving behind a glowing scar across the battlefield.... The barrier around the arena pulsed gently as it kept the audience safe and all.
The audience screamed.
"LOOK OUT!"
"She didn't move!"
"Is she—"
The beam passed directly through Alpha.
For one brief moment, the crowd froze.
Then the spectators saw the image distort.
A holographic afterimage flickered.
The real Alpha had already moved.
She stood several meters to the creature's side, one foot planted against the Arena floor.
