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And that would end his advantage.
I decided to watch one of his matches in the holo-monitor that floated above the pits.
The screen displayed Tix in the arena, facing a formidable-looking opponent.
This creature, almost double Tix’s size, had thick scales and razor-sharp talons.
At first glance, it looked like a mismatch.
However, as the fight began, Tix’s eyes seemed to pierce through his opponent’s tough exterior.
It was as if he was looking deep into the creature’s soul.
The beast lunged, but Tix sidestepped, whispering something inaudible.
The beast froze, its confident demeanor suddenly shattered.
Fear was evident in its eyes.
The crowd was in an uproar, unable to comprehend the turn of events.
Still, I understood.
Tix had unraveled the creature’s fear, using it as his weapon.
I could hear the murmurs around me, prisoners discussing Tix’s prowess, his uncanny ability to defeat foes not with strength but with insight.
Watching him, I felt a surge of pride.
Yet, a twinge of worry nagged at the back of my mind.
Using such a power could be draining.
How much longer could Tix sustain this?
As the match concluded with Tix emerging victorious once more, I let out a sigh of relief.
He looked tired but triumphant.
The pit, which once symbolized danger, had now become a testament to Tix’s unparalleled skill and intuition.
As the fight ended, the holo-monitor turned black and my thoughts returned to Uhah’s puzzle.
If Tix could figure out the deepest fears of his opponents, surely, together, we could solve the riddle of that room.
We had faced challenges before, and every time we had emerged stronger, closer.
We had to solve the mystery of Uhah’s third defense.
It was the only way either of us was going to survive this place.
* * *
The atmosphere in the arena was electric.
A mixture of dread and excitement hung thickly in the air, suffocating every breath.
The cacophony of the spectators grew louder as the much-anticipated finale drew near.
