Themyscira, Paradise Island.
This is the home of the Amazon tribe, a sanctuary protected by divine power, not found on any map.
Under the azure sky, there was a complex of white marble buildings in ancient Greek style, majestic and sacred.
In the giant training ground at the center of the island, a group of tall female warriors with fluid muscle lines were undergoing their daily training.
Their movements were powerful, each spear thrust cut through the air, and each 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 by an uninvited guest, in the most brutal way.
"Boom— — — — — —!!!"
A terrifying sonic boom streaked across the sky above Themyscira!
Under the astonished gaze of all the Amazon warriors.
A white streak of light descended vertically from the sky at a frightening speed!
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, creating a huge spiderweb-like crater more than ten meters in diameter!
Smoke and debris flew in all directions.
The Amazon warriors on the training ground, though shocked, did not retreat.
Their reactions were extremely fast.
"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 at the center of the pit.
The archers on the periphery had also drawn their bows and nocked arrows, their cold gleaming arrowheads locked onto the same target.
The entire process was smooth and fluid, without the slightest panic.
They were born warriors.
The smoke slowly dissipated.
At the center of the pit, a shirtless man with black hair and blue eyes slowly stood up straight.
He brushed the dust off himself, then looked up.
His eyes impatiently scanned the weapons pointed at him.
"Not this one... not this one either..."
His gaze swept over each Amazon warrior, like 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!"
The Amazon warriors heard the sound and automatically parted to create a path.
A figure slowly walked out from the crowd.
The newcomer wore form-fitting battle armor in red, blue, and gold, perfectly outlining her nearly flawless figure.
Beneath the armor was not delicate skin, but the healthy, wheat-colored skin of a seasoned warrior, full of power from years of training.
Her long legs were strong and powerful, 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 Themyscira, the strongest warrior of the Amazons—Diana Prince.
Diana's gaze fell on the strange man, and her brows furrowed tightly.
She could not sense any magic or divine power fluctuations from him, but the almost overflowing sense of oppression made her secretly alarmed.
"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 the path he took, nor did he care about the surrounding blades, spears, swords, and halberds.
From the moment Diana appeared.
His gaze was fixed on her.
This was the feeling!
That's right!
It was this 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 scanned Diana up and down, from her firm abdominal muscles to her powerful thighs, finally settling on her stunning face.
"Fight me."
Diana's expression darkened.
She had seen too many men who had trespassed on Themyscira for various reasons.
They were either greedy, arrogant, or full of 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 invader, 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 talk before a fight.
He sighed softly.
"Such a hassle."
Before his words finished.
His figure vanished from the spot.
"Watch out!"
Diana's battle instincts made her shout a warning.
But it was too late.
Tel-Rol's target was not her.
But an Amazon female warrior closest to him.
The warrior only felt a blur before her eyes, and a dark shadow was already in front of her.
She didn't even have time to react.
A hand gently chopped her on the back of her neck.
The force was controlled perfectly.
Enough to make her lose consciousness, but without causing any substantial harm.
"Thud."
The battle-hardened Amazon warrior, without even a whimper, rolled her eyes and softly collapsed.
The entire training ground fell into a deadly 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 to the entire Amazon tribe!
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, glowed brilliantly.
That was no ordinary rope.
That was the Lasso of Truth, forged by Hephaestus himself, capable of binding even gods!
"Whoosh!"
The golden whip drew a graceful arc in the air, carrying divine power, coiling towards Tel-Rol like a hunting serpent!
Tel-Rol looked at the glowing rope, and genuine interest finally appeared in his eyes.
He could feel that a very peculiar energy, one he had never encountered before, was attached to this rope.
"Now this is getting interesting."
He didn't meet it head-on.
He slightly tilted his body, easily dodging the lasso's grasp by a hair's breadth.
The golden rope struck the ground behind him with a dull thud.
Tel-Rol stood upright and beckoned to the furious Diana.
A faint white aura began to rise from his body.
A wild, domineering aura began to envelop the entire training ground.
"Show me what you're really capable of."
His voice reached the ears of every Amazon warrior.
"Otherwise..."
Tel-Rol grinned, revealing a smile that sent shivers down everyone's spine, his gaze sweeping over the magnificent white temple behind Diana.
"Your island will be torn down by me!"