Jumping through the portal might as well have been his dumbest idea yet, but he didn't care at all. The adrenaline coursing through his body was now driving him insane, and it was surprisingly exhilarating.
The air outside the arena was hot and thick—and it felt like he was inhaling fire itself. His lungs were about to burst. He could now tell what Claudia's power was protecting him from since they got here. Though for some twisted reason, he was excited to have his life put on the line like this. That meant that holding back was not an option because he had his life on the line this time.
'This is interesting.'
He smiled from ear to ear before landing on both his feet after willing mana into them.
***
The tiger growled at him and it slowly backed away after sensing his horrific presence as he dragged himself toward it. He had a creepy smile on his face, one that made him look like a real villain with an unhinged mind.
