??? : Where did you go?
Venus : There's a child who caught my attention. She killed her opponent in less than five seconds.
??? : A child? Interesting.
Back to the Colosseum.
Gamma was reporting to Arya and Dina about everything that had happened.
Gamma : That's what happened, big bro.
Arya : So there's a colosseum... but you're okay, right?
Dina : Are you really okay, Gamma?
Gamma : I'm fine. I won the first round.
Arya : That's good. Hmm... Venus of water, huh? So her element is water. Is there any information about the other members?
Gamma : None. Even in the underground organization, there's no data about them.
Arya : So the only way to learn more about them... is to infiltrate Seven Eclipse directly? But how did people find out about Mars's empty seat?
Gamma : The King's aide announced it. Maybe because Mars is dead, they no longer see the information as valuable.
Arya : I see. Alright, Gamma, thanks for the info. From now on, stay alert, okay? Don't push yourself too hard.
Dina : I miss you, Gamma... can't you teleport back here?
Arya : No. Teleportation could attract attention. If there are any tracker-types nearby, it would be suspicious.
Gamma : Oh, I didn't know that.
Dina : Hm... alright. Please be careful, Gamma. Don't overdo it.
Gamma : Okay, big sis! See you later.
The next match was scheduled for the next day.
"ALRIGHT! WE'RE NOW ENTERING THE SEMI-FINAL ROUND! ONE OF THE FIGHTERS IS THE LITTLE GIRL WHO SHOCKED EVERYONE LAST NIGHT BY KILLING HER OPPONENT IN UNDER FIVE SECONDS!"
"YES, HER NAME IS REISA! THIS TIME, SHE'LL BE FACING STEELMAN — A MAN WHO CAN COAT HIS ENTIRE BODY IN STEEL!"
"WILL REISA BE ABLE TO CUT THROUGH HIS STEEL BODY?! LET'S FIND OUT! FIGHTERS, ENTER THE ARENA!"
The two of them entered the arena.
Steelman : Your last fight was impressive, kid. But that was just meat. You won't be able to cut me.
Gamma : Good afternoon, sir. Nice to meet you. bows
Steelman : Polite girl... but this is the arena. I won't show mercy.
"BEGIN!" (announcer)
Steelman : Steel Body! (his body turns to steel and he charges forward) Die!
Gamma : No need to rush. Phantom String! (she stops his movement with her threads)
Steelman : This is nothing! (he breaks free) Steel Punch!
Gamma : String Binding. (the threads block the punch, then slowly wrap his body entirely, leaving only the head visible) Thread Guillotine. (a horizontal string slices through with invisible speed)
Steelman's head rolls down.
Gamma didn't move a step.
The entire fight lasted 15 seconds.
"W-WHAT?! STEELMAN DIED THAT QUICKLY?! IS REISA TRULY UNSTOPPABLE?!"
The crowd cheered, some were in shock...
"THE WINNER IS REISA! THE MIRACLE GIRL!"
More cheers and applause.
Gamma exited the arena... still hearing the nickname people gave her — "Little Monster."
Gamma : (Little monster?! I'm not a monster! I just want to be as strong as big bro Arya and big sis Dina!!)
Then, Venus appeared again.
Venus : Another impressive win, Reisa-chan.
Gamma : Thank you for the compliment, Miss Venus!
Venus : How are you so strong? Who trained you?
Gamma : I had a teacher and trained in the forest. I don't know his name. He was an old man.
Venus : Ara, so your teacher was stronger than you? And... why do you want to join Seven Eclipse?
Gamma : Yes, he was strong! I just feel like Seven Eclipse is powerful and I want to be part of that!
Sometimes, giving false information is deadlier than giving none.
Venus : Hehe... well, I'm sure you'll become one of us. You're strong.
Gamma : Miss, can I know who the other members of Seven Eclipse are?
Venus : Ara, that's classified... but since you're about to become one of us — and you're so cute — I'll tell you a bit. There are 7 of us, and the seat of Mars is currently empty. It will soon be yours.
Gamma : Seven people? Are they strong? I like strong people!
Venus : Of course they're strong. I'm strong too, you know!
Gamma : I can't wait to join you guys!
Venus : Hehe, you're adorable. Well then, I'll be going now. See you again, Reisa-chan.
Gamma : Yes, see you later, Miss!
Venus walked away.
Gamma : (So there are 6 left since Mars is dead. If they're really that strong, things will get tough. But if we face them one by one, maybe we can win... and reduce their numbers slowly.)