The stadium was still filled with the excited screams of the crowd, their excitement only growing after the announcement of the superhuman android.
Yet on the field, the candidates remained largely unmoved, only exchanging cautious glances as if waiting for someone else to make the first move.
No one wanted to jump in blind, especially with something as unpredictable as an android meant to rival a Class A hero.
Dr. Gadget noticed the hesitation and, with a faint sigh, raised his voice once more. "A reminder," he said, his tone slightly firmer, "the reward will only be given to the *first* candidate who defeats the android."
He paused, his eyes flicking briefly back toward the VIP viewing area. Don caught the subtle gesture, but he couldn't quite make out the meaning behind it. 'Something's off here,' Don thought, his instincts tingling.
