Becky's blessing of luck wasn't only a cheat code that Freya and Speed might not be able to bypass, but it was also a major threat to Raiden—unless Levi, who remained invisible, could find a way to take her out completely.
However, the lull before facing Jasper made Raiden reconsider a few strategies that could not only boost his odds of winning but would also escalate the stakes of their battle. A wager.
"And what would the wager be?" Old man Jasper asked as the others stood before each other, waiting for the final decision between the masters before their battles could begin.
Raiden stood there for a moment, but before he could speak up, Soul finally moved and wrapped herself around his waist in a tight hug. He was perplexed and uncomfortable, but after a moment, he smiled and patted her on the head. She wasn't herself—she was afraid, and Raiden had to take that fear away.
