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Themyscira, Paradise Island.
This is the home of the Amazons, a secluded paradise not found on any map, protected by divine power.
Under the azure sky stood a magnificent and sacred complex of white marble buildings in the ancient Greek style.
On the huge training ground in the center of the island, a group of tall, muscular female warriors were undergoing their daily training.
Their movements were powerful and robust; each thrust of a spear cut through the air, and every arrow shot was incredibly precise.
Sweat soaked their hair, but their eyes were as firm as iron.
There were no men here, only the glory and tranquility belonging to warriors.
However.
This tranquility, which had lasted for thousands of years, was shattered today in the most brutal way by an uninvited guest.
"Boom— — — — — —!!!"
A terrifying sonic boom ripped across the skies of Paradise Island!
Under the astonished gaze of all the Amazon warriors.
A white streak of light, at an alarming speed, descended vertically from the sky!
It tore through the air, carrying an aura of destruction, and slammed into the very center of the training ground!
"Rumble!!!!"
The hard stone ground was struck, leaving a huge spiderweb-like crater with a diameter of over ten meters!
Smoke and debris scattered everywhere.
The Amazon warriors on the training ground, though shocked, did not retreat a single step.
Their reactions were incredibly swift.
"Whoosh!"
Almost at the same time the shockwave dissipated, the warriors in the innermost circle had already formed a shield wall, and countless sharp spears extended from the gaps in their shields, pointing towards the center of the pit.
The archers on the periphery had also drawn their bows and notched their arrows, their gleaming arrowheads locked onto the same target.
The entire process was smooth and seamless, without the slightest hint of panic.
They were born warriors.
The smoke slowly dispersed.
In the center of the crater, a shirtless man with black hair and blue eyes slowly straightened up.
He brushed the dust off himself, then looked up.
His eyes impatiently scanned the weapons pointed at him.
"Not this one... nor this one..."
His gaze swept over each Amazon warrior, like someone picking cabbages at a market, and finally, he shook his head in disappointment.
"All too weak."
Just then.
A voice, full of authority yet pleasant, rang out.
"Stop!"
Hearing this, the Amazon warriors automatically parted, creating a path.
A figure slowly emerged from the crowd.
The newcomer wore a form-fitting battle armor in red, blue, and gold, perfectly outlining her almost flawless figure.
Beneath the armor wasn't delicate skin, but a healthy, tanned complexion, full of power, achieved through years of training.
Her long legs were strong and firm, each step as steady as a mountain.
Her face bore the nobility of a goddess and the compassion of a mortal, her long black hair cascading like a waterfall.
She was the princess of Paradise Island, the strongest Amazon warrior—Diana Prince.
Diana's gaze fell upon the unfamiliar man, and her brows furrowed tightly.
She couldn't sense any magical or divine fluctuations from him, but the overwhelming sense of pressure, almost spilling out, secretly alarmed her.
"Who are you, man?"
Diana's voice was cold and authoritative.
"This is Themyscira, Paradise Island. Our land does not welcome your presence."
Tel-Rol didn't look at where he came from, nor did he pay attention to the surrounding blades, spears, and swords.
From the moment Diana appeared.
His gaze was fixed firmly on her.
This was the feeling!
That's right!
This was the power!
The energy contained within this body was like a dormant volcano!
Found it!
He grinned, laughing arrogantly.
"I feel your power, woman."
Tel-Rol's tone was so direct it was almost rude.
His eyes unreservedly swept over Diana, from her taut abs to her powerful thighs, finally resting on her stunning face.
"Fight me."
Diana's expression darkened.
She had seen too many men who had trespassed on Paradise Island for various reasons.
They were either greedy, arrogant, or filled with desire.
But a man like the one before her, who immediately issued such an arrogant and direct challenge, with such aggressive eyes, was the first.
She categorized him as yet another arrogant intruder, blinded by power.
"Your arrogance will bring you disaster."
Diana's voice carried a warning.
"Leave now, and I can pretend you were never here."
"This is your last chance."
The smile on Tel-Rol's face disappeared.
What he hated most was idle chatter before a fight.
He sighed softly.
"Such a hassle."
Before his words finished.
His figure vanished from where he stood.
"Careful!"
Diana's battle instincts made her shout a warning.
But it was too late.
Tel-Rol's target was not her.
But an Amazon warrior closest to him.
The warrior only saw a blur before a dark shadow was right in front of her.
She didn't even have time to react.
A hand gently chopped at the back of her neck.
The force was perfectly controlled.
Enough to render her unconscious, but without causing any substantial harm.
"Thud."
The battle-hardened Amazon warrior, without even a groan, rolled her eyes and softly collapsed.
The entire training ground fell into a deathly silence.
All the Amazon warriors were stunned.
They looked at their fallen comrade, their faces filled with disbelief.
Diana's eyes instantly turned red.
This was the most blatant provocation against the entire Amazon race!
A surge of fury ignited in her chest!
"You..."
Diana's voice trembled with anger.
"...have chosen your fate!"
The golden lasso at her waist, sensing its owner's wrath, emitted a brilliant glow.
That was no ordinary rope.
It was the Lasso of Truth, forged by Hephaestus himself, capable of binding even gods!
"Whoosh!"
The golden whip of light traced a graceful arc in the air, carrying divine power, and coiled towards Tel-Rol like a venomous snake preparing to strike!
Tel-Rol looked at the glowing rope, and a genuine interest finally appeared in his eyes.
He could feel a very peculiar energy, one he had never encountered before, attached to this rope.
"Now this is a bit interesting."
He didn't meet it head-on.
His body shifted slightly, narrowly dodging the lasso's grasp with a hair's breadth.
The golden rope whipped against the ground behind him, emitting a dull thud.
Tel-Rol straightened up and beckoned with his finger towards the furious Diana.
A faint white aura began to emanate from his body.
A wild, domineering presence began to envelop the entire training ground.
"Show me your true abilities."
His voice reached the ears of every Amazon warrior.
"Otherwise..."
Tel-Rol grinned, revealing a smile that sent shivers down everyone's spines, and his gaze swept over the magnificent white temple behind Diana.
"Your island will be torn down by me!"