[color=f7941d]"Well then... that... settles that."[/color] The wolfman escorted away by the proving grounds 'guardians' and the demon departed from the scene of her own accord, the conflict into which Sharong had interjected came to quick end. For her part, Sharong stayed levitated in the air for a short while longer, mulling over things. [color=f7941d]"It seems like the outside world is more ruffian than I imagined."[/color] 

[i]"Attention attention, to all of those in the Proving Grounds.  All combat will be suspended as a tournament is organized.  This tournament is of vital importance, hence the need to shut down all other fighting and will take first priority.  It has come to the Earth Defense Force's attention that an unknown threat is terrorizing worlds and it is quite possible Earth may be a target as well."[/i]

"Hmmmm?" Sharong peered around the massive stadium at the PA's voice thundering over the ruckus of all the fighting. The matter of the announcement was intriguing to her in the highest. She had never been in a tournament before; such means of practice were not common among her people... not at her age anyways. [i][color=f7941d]This must be what the elders have spoken of. It will be my rite of passage.[/color][/i] 

[i]"The Force needs a task force to locate and identify the threat.  This tournament is to determine who is most worthy to fight the threat and relay information back to Earth.  Strong fighters are needed and we could think of no better location to find those capable to stopping this threat.  Sign up for the tournament and help protect Earth!" [/i]

"And certainly this Defense Force will need all of the help it can get." Sharong's feet landed upon firm ground. She needed no further direction. Already in the stadium, she followed the mass of warriors flocking towards the registration area. The sheer mass of contestants was sure to be a great challenge for her to surmount. [color=f7941d]"I should really see what I'm up against."[/color]

Despite that most of them weren't putting out so much energy, Sharong's third eye clearly saw the powers that she was to face. The masses at large weren't much on their own; in fact most of them were quite insignificant when she considered her own strength and prowess. Then, after dozens of fights against even people half her strength, a battle against an even match could end up a tall order. 

"Oh. Him." Amid the gathering masses, Sharong clearly made out the familiar face of the wolfman from the ring earlier. She nodded to herself, making a mental note. [i][color=f7941d]That one needs to learn piety.[/color][/i]