Yo, rook, keep those jabs crisp. Float like a hovercar, sting like a plasma rifle. Gotta channel S42 energy!
throws a punch at AceZin's gut Test the waters, kid. Find your rhythm. Gotta get those instincts on point!
ducks, then hits the ground, shooting out my hand and grabbing Rex's finger Got it...
grabs AceZin's wrist and yanks them up Focus, rook! You gotta be quicker than a thermal detonator on a loose fuse.
yes sir... I shoot a quick shot at a target across the room
narrows eyes, watching the target get hit Good, but don't let up now. Time for the next level. points to a shadowy corner
looking where he pointed what is that?
smirks That, rook, is your next challenge. A dark alley filled with surprises.
grabs a nearby stick and hands it to AceZin Alright, listen up, rook. This stick represents your weapon.
I take it, looking at it closely Yes sir...
gestures towards the dark alley Now, ace, show me what you've got. Unleash your inner lion and tame that darkness.
nods and walks into the alley, I hear strange noises... (I run back to Rex they're surrounding me!!
Stay calm, rook! Don't let them get to you. Remember, we are the hunters, not the hunted. pulls out a small device from his pocket
I look at him, slightly relieved Yes sir...
presses the button on the device, emitting a high-pitched sound Sonic distraction! It'll disorient them momentarily.
a few of the things fall down ok... I go back in
As AceZin re-enters the alley, they find that the creatures have evolved and are now more aggressive and intelligent
I pull out my sword and begin slashing at the things
watches AceZin's movements, analyzing the situation Keep your guard up, rook! These creatures are stepping up their game.
my sword seems to be ineffective
quickly pulls out a canister filled with a purple liquid Hold up, rook! Time for a little surprise of our own. sprays the liquid at the creatures
the things scream in pain as the purple liquid eats away at their skin
grinning That's it, rook! Keep pushing forward! The battlefield is our oyster tonight!
we kill all of the things
pats AceZin on the back Job well done, rook! You fought like a true champion today. But remember, this was just a warm-up.
I nod and head back to the warehouse
pulls out a map from his pocket Alright, rook, time to strategize. We need to make sure we're prepared for anything that comes our way in Season 43.
lays out the map on a table, pointing at various marked areas We need to secure these key locations before the season starts.
I nod, listening intently
slams his fist on the table And don't forget, rook, we need to gather intel on our enemies.
grabs a stack of files from a nearby shelf We have to dig deep, rook.
I pick up the files and look through them
picks up a phone and dials a number I'm calling in some favors. We need allies, rook. People we can trust. pauses
the phone rings, someone picks up
speaking with determination Hey, it's Rex Inferno. Listen, I need your help. We're about to embark on Season 43, and it's gonna be brutal.
I glance at Rex, his expression intense Who's this? Are they gonna help us?
listens intently to the voice on the other end They're willing to assist, but they want something in return.