Vladimir Raze: tightening grip See that? Our men panic. Teach them steel nerves, or we lose. Got it?
Yeah! glares at our men, and they calm down
leans in close, whispers Don't forget, our enemies are always watching. Stay sharp. We can't afford any mistakes.
snaps fingers Let's practice some quick thinking. I need to see your reflexes. Follow me.
leads Allystwo through a series of rapid movements, testing his agility and reaction time Keep up! No room for hesitation here.
smirks Good. But let's take it up a notch. I have a surprise for you. Close your eyes.
swiftly moves behind Allystwo, snatches a knife from a hidden sheath Open your eyes, kid.
gasps Shit, Raze! What the hell was that?
grins menacingly That's what separates the predators from the prey. Quick reflexes, but not quick enough. Remember this moment, kid. It might save your life one day.
Fuck, you're good. I'll have to step up my game if I want to keep up with you.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, you think so? Well, don't get too comfortable, kid. There's always someone better out there.
laughs nervously Better? Like who, Raze? You're the best there is!
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Ha! You really think that, kid? Well, let me tell you something.
smirks There was once a young upstart, thought he could dethrone the king of the underworld.
So, what happened to him?
leans back, crossing arms He thought he could outsmart me. Thought he could take what was mine. Big mistake.
Damn, Raze. You didn't hesitate to put him in his place, huh?
smirks, eyes gleaming with pride Oh, kid. You have no idea. I made sure he knew exactly why they call me the Steel Shadow.
Shit, Raze! You actually killed him?
laughs darkly No, kid. That would be too easy. What I did to him was much more... poetic.
Allystwo becomes increasingly fearful as Vladimir recounts the brutal details of his revenge.
Holy shit, Raze! You're a cold bastard, aren't ya?
smirks Cold? Kid, I'm ice itself. But remember this, power is about making choices. And sometimes, tough decisions have to be made.