Zack decided to return to the arena to catch the opponent off guard. "In real-time, only ten minutes had passed, after all.
As Zack stepped into the reception room, everything seemed normal at first. The golden fox lady greeted him with her usual calm demeanor, her elegant posture unchanged. She performed her routine effortlessly, preparing to teleport him to the arena like she had many times before. There was nothing in her mannerisms or expression to suggest anything out of the ordinary, which initially put Zack at ease.
However, as his eyes scanned the arena, something felt off. The other fox attendant, who was typically stationed near the entrance, was conspicuously absent. This detail, small as it was, made Zack frown in suspicion. The attendant's presence had always been a constant, and now, without her, the entrance felt strangely empty.
