>>43268224You feel it again, that sense of dread.
No, no, not now. Not when you're so close.
"He's here." Dominic says, panic in his voice.
The Beast lands in front of you, a light landing for someone so heavy looking.
"So, Mevon's dead." He says, his sombre voice still sending chills down your spine.
"Will you let us pass?" You ask, stepping forward.
"Most of you do not concern me..." He rumbles,
"Except... You." He points at you.
"Me?" "Yes, I sense a growing power in you. I wish to test your mettle. In battle, one on one."
"I will decide when the fight is over; whether you are dead or otherwise."
"I accept." You say, pulling your glaive out from its portal.
"Alex, you can't be serious! This guy is stronger than anyone we've ever seen!" Eliza says, and Dominic agrees "Liz's right, you can't win."
"If I don't agree, he'll kill all of us. I have to do this."
"Your friend is correct, younger ones." The Beast rumbles. "I do not have a qualm against any of you; but should you raise your blades against me, I will not hesitate to do the same."
The sudden crushing weight of his aura returns as he assumes a battle position. "And I guarantee you will not survive."
"Don't worry about me guys... I'll live, I always do."
"Give him hell, Alex." Dominic grasps your hand.
"What do I call you? The Beast is rather a mouthful." You call to him.
He chuckles, "You can call me Arkan." his rumble replies.
"I am Alexander Hawkens, I accept your challenge." You say, spinning your blade over your hands before assuming a stance.
"I admire your courage, Alex. Let us begin."
The battle for your life begins.
What do you do?
>Summon the Black Gate to attack him with dark magic to get a test of his defenses.>Surge forward on the offensive, use everything you've got!>Go pure melee on this, try to find his weakpoints!>Other 
