Chapter 132: Raising the Stakes
The shock rippled through the vast plaza like a physical wave.
On the holographic screens, the stark notification gleamed: "Virtual Opponent - Sango - Defeated. Time: 0 minutes, 46 seconds."
Director Gareth Sterling, usually the picture of stern authority, looked completely flustered.
His gaze darted from the screen back to the silent test pod containing Daniel, then to the stunned faces of the four Vice-Principals.
"He... he defeated Sango?" Director Sterling stammered again, the question hanging in the air like an accusation against reality itself.
"In forty-six seconds? The system barely had time to register the engagement before it reported the target destroyed!"
Travis Standen, the formidable Vice-Principal of Combat Techniques, finally found his voice, and it was a gravelly roar of disbelief.
"Impossible! Sango is designed to be unbeatable!
Its regeneration is absolute! Nothing short of striking power equivalent to a Level 30 Awakened should be able to overwhelm it before it fully mends!
And he... he used a familiar?!"
Robb Naharis, Vice-Principal of Weapons and Armaments, meticulously picked up his fallen wrench, his expression one of deep professional consternation.