Doji, in Deinonychus Beastman Form, wore a stunned expression as well. He spoke up directly, "How did you awaken, Pekki? I went easy on you yesterday."
Hearing Doji's words, Pekki's eyes widened in fury. He shouted angrily, "Yesterday, you used me like a feathered badminton racket! The damage and humiliation were so severe—do you know what that means to a Division Captain? You're simply inhuman!"
Doji laughed when he heard that. "I didn't expect you to feel so good to hit, so I smacked you a few more times. That last hit felt especially satisfying, so I put a little more force into it."
Pekki's round pig face grew even angrier. He roared, "You bastard, you still have the nerve to say that? I came today to avenge myself!" Outside the arena, the watching warriors were getting impatient and began shouting, "Stop arguing! Hurry up and fight! We're still waiting for the next match!"
Julian laughed at the sight. "These spectators are just afraid there won't be any excitement. Before a fight, aren't you supposed to announce yourselves? Introduce your backgrounds? The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuchs are." Only then did everyone notice Julian. Seeing him standing atop the platform and watching the arena with eager interest, they all shouted, "Lord Flame Emperor!" Julian waved his hand and said to the arena, "Pekki, Doji, start fighting already."
Inside the arena, both Pekki and Doji heard Julian's words. The Black-Backed Boar opened his pig mouth and shouted, "You arrogant brat, today I'm going to beat the hell out of you in front of Lord Flame Emperor and let you taste what it feels like to get smacked around!"
Doji's dragon face turned cold upon hearing Pekki's words, and his dragon eyes narrowed slightly. He shouted, "The arrogant one isn't me—it's