At once, the two players disappeared from the virtual training world and found themselves back in the Renovatio Imperii headquarters, handcuffed to their chairs.
Enzo saw Edward, Brutus and several other people clapping. They looked very excited.
Edward said, "Congratulations on winning your place at Renovatio Imperii!"
One of the policemen who had accompanied the prisoners approached and unlocked the cuffs around Enzo's hands and ankle.
"Uh, thank you," Enzo said.
Edward approached the policemen and handed them an envelope that clearly contained a bundle of money. "Thank you, gentlemen. We hope to see you again sometime!"
But then a horrified shout filled the air.
"Please! No! Give me a second chance! Let me fight someone else! Please! I beg you!"
