Rumble...
Dark clouds filled the sky, with lightning flashing and thunder roaring.
On closer inspection, a figure could be faintly seen flickering in and out of view within them.
Below was an equally extraordinary spectacle.
A Sand Giant over a dozen meters tall was roaring at the sky.
Beside it stood a massive tree over twenty meters tall, covered in scorched black marks. It seemed to be serving as a lightning rod.
A pair of fleshy wings had sprouted from Stitched-Up Man's back, and he was flying unsteadily in midair.
Standing on the ground, Gentleman Man seemed certain of victory this time. "Kongni, you won't get away this time. Come join us. Don't you hate those humans too?"
After a moment of silence, an answer came from the sky.
"You're wrong. I don't hate anyone. What I seek is absolute power. What does it matter to me who controls this world? If you keep hounding me, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
Gentleman Man seemed rather troubled by this answer.
"In that case, let's make a bet. If I can't defeat you within five minutes, I'll let you leave for good. If you lose, you'll officially join us and follow orders. How about it?"
"What a boastful fool!"
Hidden within the thunderclouds, Kongni seemed enraged by his words. "Fine! Give me five minutes, and I'll tear you to pieces!"
The thunder booming through the sky seemed to echo her words.
"All of you, keep your distance for now."
Gentleman Man casually removed his top hat and tossed it aside.
Mahito flew down with a look of surprise. "Oh? Are you going to fight her yourself, Mr. Enemy? But..."
"It's fine. Consider these five minutes my final chance for those two. I'm almost out of patience."
"Then should I observe