A new day began in Arena 1.
Montex B walked into the fighter's hall where six current-season warriors were already gathered — White, Egel Camlin, G-Spinner Sonata, DLX Sonata, Champ Reynolds, and Lexi 5n.
They introduced themselves one by one, each carrying the confident aura of someone who had already survived multiple arena seasons.
Just when the introductions finished, another fighter stepped inside — Ceze Flair, the last arrival for this season.
The first battle of the new season was about to begin, and everyone started choosing their opponents.
Lexi 5n immediately stepped toward DLX Sonata.
Champ Reynolds, who watched Montex B lose to Gelix earlier, smirked and picked him as his opponent — assuming Montex B was the weakest among them.
Ceze Flair ended up unchosen and was not allowed to fight in this round.
Montex B looked around and asked,
"Aren't the girls fighting?"
The answer came quickly:
"No. Girls don't fight in Arena 1."
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Lexi 5n vs. DLX Sonata
The first fight began.
DLX struggled from the start. Lexi's moves were sharp, confident, and relentless. Within minutes, DLX was overwhelmed and defeated.
Next was the fight everyone was waiting for.
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Champ Reynolds vs. Montex B
Montex B still hadn't recovered from his brutal loss to Gelix. His body was slow, his energy unstable. Seeing his weakened movements, several fighters smirked from the sidelines.
But then it happened.
A sudden flash-like strike— faster than anyone could track — landed straight on Champ Reynolds.
Reynolds collapsed instantly.
Silence.
Shock.
Then whispers.
Accusations.
Reynolds' friends began muttering that Montex must be cheating… using some hidden power.
Montex B looked down at his hands, troubled.
He didn't intend to hit that hard.
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Final Battle
Lexi stepped forward to fight Montex B next.
One strike.
Another instant defeat.
Now the entire room was filled with suspicion.
How was a newcomer doing this?
Regardless, the results were clear:
Montex B became the current seasonal champion of Arena 1.
But the season had only begun.
How long could he hold the title?
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A Rule That Shook Arena 1
As the new champion, Montex B declared his first rule:
"Girls will also fight in the next championship."
Everyone stood stunned.
Especially Egel Camlin, who openly opposed it.
Jealousy, frustration, and insecurity began spreading through the group.
They believed they couldn't defeat Montex B through strength… so they decided to break him mentally —
by ignoring him, disrespecting him, humiliating him.
If he quit the arena, their problem would be solved.
On the other hand, Ceze Flair was thinking differently.
If he defeated Montex B, then these same people would turn against him too.
So he started observing Montex B… deciding whether to oppose him or join him depending on his own strength.
The mind games of Arena 1 has began.