Emiko Okamoto and Raiden Hoshino stepped into the simulation room, their names announced by the display. The chosen arena mirrored the setting of a building, promising an intense encounter between the two participants.
As the battle commenced, Raiden wasted no time in revealing his powerful form, transforming into a shadow lion with unique attributes that set it apart. Flames of shadow danced where traditional manes would be, and its gray body exuded an aura of daunting strength. Launching forward, the shadow lion surged toward Emiko with ferocity. In response, Emiko conjured a stone lion, its stony visage taking form to meet the charge.
In a surprising display of might, Raiden effortlessly obliterated the stone construct with a single swipe of its fearsome claw. Emiko, though taken aback, stood undeterred, his determination unwavering. Raiden, with {Lion's Domain}, summoned a mysterious realm within which Emiko found himself trapped. Within the ethereal domain, Emiko faced an onslaught of diverse and powerful creatures from the wildlife.
Despite his best efforts, Emiko's resources waned, the relentless barrage of adversaries sapping his strength. The domain dissolved, revealing Emiko lying wounded on the floor, blood staining his determination. Raiden escorted Emiko to the medical ward, a testament to the battle's impact.
The arena shifted once more, ushering Cha Yeoul and Himura Hiina into the spotlight. The icy terrain awaited them, setting the stage for their impending clash. Hiina embarked on a swift offensive, invoking {Lightning Charge}, which amplified her speed and endowed her with seven potent lightning bolts for offense.
Cha, embodying his unique trait FROZEN WORLD, mastered the manipulation of time to his advantage, slowing down the passage of actions within his perception. He sidestepped the lightning bolts with apparent ease, yet to the eyes of onlookers, the bolts seemed to pass through him. Utilizing the brief disorientation, Cha seized the opportunity, striking Hiina swiftly and incapacitating her.
Akira, among the few privy to Cha's ability, recalled his understanding of special traits – innate capabilities that some individuals possessed. As he observed the battles unfold, Akira contemplated the mysteries surrounding his own special trait, a puzzle he was eager to solve.
The next pair to grace the arena were Krad Okamoto and Seth Takahashi, both wielders of heat-related abilities. The chosen battleground, a forest, initially seemed disadvantageous to both. With an air of defiance, Seth overcame this limitation, engulfing the forest in flames that devoured the surroundings. Amidst the fiery inferno, the two combatants initiated their clash, setting the stage for a battle of blazing intensity.