In what appears to be a forest, a man holding a purple-coated spear remarks, "I can feel the energy of the weak piling up like maggots," as he walks toward Egghead Arena. Accompanying him are four men, each wielding their own weapons – a sword, a sledgehammer, brass knuckles, and two swords.
One of the mysterious four, with a heavy accent, comments, "So, you get to meet your old friend again, huh?"
The man with the purple-coated spear replies, "Yeah, it was his ego that I felt earlier, although I also sensed another familiar presence; their egos lack intensity."
The man with the sledgehammer inquires, "So, about this tournament, how does it work?"
The man with the purple-coated spear, the smartest of the group, explains, "You bring your own group, get matched up against others, and if you win the fight, you get paid."
"Although, this year I doubt anybody is signing up; they almost discontinued it last year due to the previous incident. It took a toll on participation and viewership for this year," adds the one with two swords.
As they approach the arena, greeted by the hosts, they are informed that only one group signed up this year, but they're formidable – seven strong. They anticipate a 7v7 battle and expect their group to match the number.
The one with brass knuckles chuckles, saying, "That won't be a problem."
Meanwhile, as they converse with the host, Infinity asks Plotify when the event starts. Plotify replies, "Today, we should get going; I'll open a portal."
Infinity inquires, "Will Jester be there?" Sway responds, "If he's there, I promise I'll summon Mad Prince to deal with him."
Infinity asserts, "Whatever it takes. We're going to defeat him and strip him of his honor."
Plotify opens the portal, and they enter, teleporting to Egghead Arena. The once flourishing arena, with dozens of spectators, is now desolate and abandoned.
Upon entering the building, Infinity becomes tense. His eyes focus on the man holding the purple-coated spear in front of him, asking, "Toxic..." But Toxic doesn't acknowledge him.
Toxic and Tsurugi lock eyes, exchanging heated words. An intense aura of hatred fills the room. Toxic accuses, "If it isn't the old coward and traitor of Skypiea," and Tsurugi retorts, "You dog. I can't believe you have the guts to show yourself in front of me."
Infinity interjects, "Toxic? What are you doing here? I haven't seen you for years, and you don't even greet me?"
Toxic responds, "I don't need to greet you. We took separate paths. I chose to serve the true King of Skypiea, while you chose to ignore the civil war."
Tsurugi argues, "True king? What true king? They're both evil. How could you risk your life for those kinds of people?"
Tsurugi creates a sword out of ego and rushes towards Toxic, screaming, "You don't deserve life, you disgusting war criminal!" The man with two swords blocks Tsurugi's attack, resulting in an equal physical clash.
Infinity and Toxic square up. Infinity proposes, "Alright, forget the tournament; we can fight right now. If I win, you and your group join us. If we lose..."
Toxic interrupts, "If you lose, you individually join me to correct your previous errors."
Tsurugi eventually overpowers the man with two swords and continues rushing towards Toxic. Toxic dodges and comments, "Faster than ever, eh?"
Toxic creates a purple, liquidy mass out of his hands and shoots it at Tsurugi. Tsurugi gets hit outside the building, squealing in pain. "I forgot you could use poison."
Infinity attempts to punch Toxic from behind, but the man with the sledgehammer hits him away.
Toxic retorts to Tsurugi, saying, "It's venom."
Tsurugi asks, "You idiot, who do you serve now? Your dead prince?"
Toxic, while equipping his spear, replies, "King Draco."