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This is our sacred offering in the name of Life.
Accept this gift, and may it appease Your wrath.
The human kind was doomed.
Too many countries, too many conflicts.
No one knows who delivered the first blow.
But it wasn't too long till the whole planet was writhing in the nuclear fire.
Those who survived found their shelter in the cities that were still standing.
The Earth rebelled against humans
with new disasters that dealt cataclysmic destruction.
We were left all alone.
The only city in an endless radioactive desert.
We were able to survive thanks only to a sacred sacrifice that we offer to the Earth.
Careful with coming out of the slow section.
If you have any problems with timing, guys, just think of your moves.
Count and... out! Got it?
Is it true that the Gray Champion had not trained at all before getting to the Arena?
Yeah, right. And he also knows how to fly and has four legs.
Here, give it out to the rest of the kids. Now scram! Go!
Kostya, Kostya, Kostya.
Forty filters, Kostya.
Thirty.
Oh yeah?
And why haven't you volunteered for the Arena, I wonder?
Don't you want to serve humanity?
I would happily give my life for the city. I guess I'm just not lucky enough to get picked.
Classic.
You had thirty filters to sell. Where's my money, Kostya?
The filters are gone, but I will pay you back.
A hundred credits in a week.
A hundred credits?
- In a week. - Yes.
Well, go on then. We'll wait.
Those were my filters, Kostya. Mine! Not yours, not his!
Mine...
Freaking Robin Hood...
But you... you really do have bad luck, you know.
To die in disgrace...
Who would have thought?
Raid! Come on!
Catch!
It's the willingness to sacrifice that distinguishes us from animals.
It's what keeps the sacred fire burning!
We need new heroes that are willing to sacrifice themselves.
The gates of the Bunker will always be open for them.
The city needs you!
We are calling for the chosen heroes that can make the ultimate sacrifice.
For the sake of your loved ones, for the sake of your family,
and for the sake of all of us.
It's a sin! The gravest sin of all!
You think you'll find salvation by sending others to their doom?
No! They will drag you down deeper, to the core of the Earth! For your sins!
For your sins! You're hoping for redemption through others' death?
You're aiming for heaven by watching others die?
Cursed are those who cleanse their souls by others' torment.
Cursed!
Take this, brother! Save your soul!
- Take it! - Keep it.
- Sinner! - Quiet!
Heretic! Wash away your sins! Repent!
He's in the tunnels. Moving to the north.
Freeze!
Storm!
Hey, Bio Nerd!
Nerd!
Come here.
Just hold on.
Come on!
Here are some filters. Should be enough for a couple more months.
You need to pack your stuff. We're leaving. They're looking for me.
What happened? What's with your face?
It's nothing.
I have this debt, and then cops started following me... It's a long story.
Okay... Some essence of plantago rugelii... Sophora pachycarpa... and...
Did you hear me? I told you we need to go.
Where?
- Go where? - I don't know.
Lay low somewhere for a couple days, while I deal with this. Just don't come back here for now, okay?
Nah, I'm not going anywhere. What about my chickens?
Forget about your chickens! There's no time!
- You want me to drown them? - Yeah.
Ow, man! It burns!
Theta particles are what really burns.
Okay, enough. There's no time. Cut it out.
Tell me, why everyone else out there has normal friends, but you...
You are always such a pain in the butt?
Actually, I'm a lucky one.
Police! Open up!
- Lucky, huh? - Just not today... Run!
- What about the chickens?! - Forget about them!
All right, I give up. So where do I sign up for the Arena?
- All the challengers are already there. - No, no! Not that!
Hand!
Four!
Get out!
Three!
Hand!
Four? Really?
Four!
It's the willingness to sacrifice that distinguishes us from animals.
It's what keeps the sacred fire burning!
We need new heroes that are willing to sacrifice themselves.
The gates of the Bunker will always be open for them.
The city needs you!
Our ancestors' knowledge helped us stop the eruptions.
Just like thousands of years ago,
ritual dancing lets us conduct the energy that appeases the Earth...
All that we have we owe to the Arena.
I was answering the call of my heart, when I came here to give my life to the Core.
But the Earth showed mercy, and now my future is safe and secure.
Only few will win, but the champion will forever be safe from the eruptions,
and will be able to bring his family to the Bunker.
We don't know when the next eruption is going to happen.
What are you looking at?
Chill out!
New challengers come out to this Arena.
One of them is destined to take their place among us.
New battles are coming,
and we are waiting for the chosen heroes to make the ultimate sacrifice.
For the sake of your loved ones, for the sake of your family,
and for the sake of all of us.
Attention! Put your hands on the table.
Hands on the table!
The bracelets will be turned on in the Arena. You will start conducting the energy.
Remember three rules.
As soon as the battle begins, you dance or you burn.
Watch the meter.
As soon as it is depleted, you die.
You take your bracelet off, you die.
Remain on your seats!
Challengers, out!
All of you, who came to the Arena, are the chosen ones.
And this city owes its life to you.
The air is clean down here, so don't be afraid to breathe.
You get four meals a day. You will get your battle uniforms tonight.
So we have a chance to get the Gray Champion's hand-downs?
Before the sacred battle starts, each of you will give a vow.
And remember four rules.
To kill an opponent outside of the Arena is forbidden.
To kill yourself outside of the Arena is forbidden.
Right. Don't ruin the pelt.
Trying to escape is forbidden.
And if I do, will you be the one to punish me?
Any power contact between the challengers is forbidden.
Anyone who breaks the rules is deemed a heretic.
Heresy is punished by death.
If you have any questions, there is an intercom on your wall.
My chamber is nearby. I'm watching you.
So, what now? We get to decide who lives where?
Something like that.
Yes, each of us will choose our own chamber.
One, two,
Mendel's coming for you.
Seven, eight, nine,
this chamber's mine.
And I'll be using that one as a crapper.
What did you say?
- Come on! - Quit! Guys!
Calm down!
You will die in the first battle. Two minutes, max.
Nice...
place.
Artem.
Kostya.
Isn't it silly? Starting to get to know someone when any day can be our last?
It's silly to make friends with someone you'll have to kill.
I see. You're not here by choice, huh?
- Is it that obvious? - Oh yeah, trust me.
Almost none of us are here by choice. There used to be more volunteers.
But barely anyone is fit for a battle any more. Plus, no one is eager to die in this Arena.
That's Anna. Don't sweat.
She's a local. Grew up in the Bunker. Guys like us are nothing but ashes to her.
I didn't know they picked any Bunker dwellers for this.
It happens. Not very often, but it does. But I think she actually volunteered.
This much can I tell you, she's nuts.
I see.
Five months ago the Earth accepted our last sacrifice!
Twelve challengers gave their lives for the sake of this city.
Their deaths gave us the vital energy necessary to satiate the Earth's core.
But an eruption happened again. It took eighteen lives.
They will never be forgotten. And we will do everything to prevent new deaths.
We are opening the Arena again!
Seven new heroes will fight to provide several storm-free months for the city.
Six of them will perish.
And only one will become a champion and will take their place among us.
Yeah!
And now, the challengers will give their vow to the core of the Earth.
I pledge my life. The Earth will claim me.
All hail the chosen ones!
Hail! Hail! Hail!
Hmm, real meat.
I thought the authorities were lying. Figured they'd just feed us chow...
What does that matter though? It's not like we can tell anyone about it.
Enjoy your meal.
Chill, Kostya.
You know, the more he eats, the harder it will be for him to move around.
You think that will save you?
Are you gonna keep up this bravado in the Arena too?
Or is it just food that turns you on?
You want to know what turns me on?
Dying to find out.
Fresh meat.
That is still walking and talking, but will turn into ashes in the Arena very soon.
Such a waste. You have the looks.
I don't care for them much.
Oh, but I do. I'd find a better use for them.
- Get your hands off her! - Kostya, don't.
Just quit. We will all die anyway.
I'll call the guards, and they will deal with it.
Sit down! We'll deal with it ourselves.
Did you say something?
How are you going to listen to the music, if you didn't hear what I said? I'll say it again.
Keep your filthy tentacles to yourself, jerk.
What, you're hoping for some gratitude from her? Don't.
Come on! Show him!
Mendel's holding up good. My money's on him.
I hope someone can hear me. Something's going on in the lunch room.
What's going on?
- Just some trouble in the living quarters. - Why aren't the guards there yet?
There's no rush.
We still have a day before the Arena launch. And we need some entertainment.
If they kill each other, there will be no one to perform.
Did you hear what I said?
- You are not a master of ceremonies. - That can change real soon.
Freeze!
Is there a problem?
None.
Everyone back to your chambers. Now!
I asked you to chill. Chill.
Looking for these?
Anna.
Looking good.
Is that a compliment?
Something like that.
Although after what happened in there, I think we can skip the small talk.
Oh... The hero came to claim his reward.
No, the hero came to get his "thank you".
Cause the damsel in distress decided to split, while her honor was being defended.
- A "thank you"? - Yep.
Oh, but you know, it's not enough.
If it wasn't for you, I don't know what I would have done.
Probably had to finish my lunch peacefully.
And you would be the main course.
Look, honey,
I can stand up for myself, if you don't mind.
So, that's it?
Not even a good-night kiss?
You want too much
for a dead man.
You can show yourself out.
Out.
Wake up!
It's time to die.
Where to? Where are you going? This is against the Core's will!
There's only sin there! Sin! It's the pride that leads to the Arena!
The pride! Poor souls are dying there, and the Earth does not care! Does not care!
Sacrifice for the Earth!
Yeah!!!
Give back! Give back! Give back!
We forgot who gave us life!
For centuries, we've been ungrateful bastards who forgot all about their filial duty!
We thought our elderly mother does not need our love any more!
And she rejected us! But yesterday I heard her weep!
Sorry, dude.
Nothing personal.
Yes! The eruption is her tears! Let's dry the tears of our Earth!
Give your energy back to the Earth!
Give back! Give back!
- Give back! - Give back! Give back!
Dance or die!
Man, it's way harder than it looks.
The Earth claimed its first sacrifice!
Good job.
Real apples, courtesy of the Master of Ceremonies. Honoring a new sacrifice.
Don't get too comfortable. One victory is not enough to forget about death.
Didn't I say that I love optimists?
He wants to see you.
Too bad. He can't make me.
No, he can't.
But he can punish me for not following his order.
I know that we don't have as many challengers this year,
and I wouldn't bother you with my lowly concerns,
but I am not getting any younger...
If you would let me use just one...
"Just"? Just one?
I do venerate our holy traditions.
I thought you would notice my contribution...
Maize, I can be very grateful.
And when your sermon brings us at least a dozen new challengers,
we will talk about this again.
Kostya.
It's a sin!
Oh, Maize The Wiseman, it's not just the Arena rules that you are so knowledgeable about.
You should probably try your preaching in the streets. We wouldn't have as many dissidents then.
Willed by the Earth, I've lived long. I remember all, I know a lot.
Yes. But willed by the Earth,
the master of ceremonies hasn't been very sympathetic, has he?
A lot can be changed, you know.
- Think about it. - I am an old man,
do not drag me into your games.
Mendel.
Why are you here?
Where did they take Anna?
It's none of your concern. Are we having a little crush on her?
Maybe, I have a crush on you.
Interesting.
Are you trying to die before getting to the Arena?
Maybe, I am.
Anna was right.
You want too much for a dead man.
- Were you eavesdropping? - Dismissed.
Come here.
What do you see?
Debris, poverty, fear.
- Everything that you all have been hiding from. - But I see the city.
The city that survived against the odds.
The wall protected us from extinction.
And we, just like the wall, are protecting the peace and quiet within the city.
That's funny. And what do you do to protect that peace?
We were looking for you for two weeks.
Two weeks. And then you showed up here and signed up.
Why did you do that?
You still don't know?
Remember her?
Lera. It was over a year ago.
She died. In the Arena. Because of you.
She was chosen randomly. Just like everyone else.
No, she was chosen by you.
Just like everyone else.
She was my best friend.
My only friend.
It was because of her father, right? He asked too many questions.
That's right, daddy.
None of our elite kids were ever chosen for the Arena.
Except for your enemy's daughter.
I will become a champion.
And you will have to tell me everything.
To me and to everyone else.
I will not keep your secrets.
Everyone will know what is going on in this Bunker.
They won't let you talk. They will just kill you, don't you understand?
Even if you survive the Arena.
But you will protect me. Right, daddy?
Look.
Are you insane?
Are you with me or not?
Grab your coat.
Kostya!
Darn. You know the rules.
If they catch us, even the Arena won't save us.
Yeah, yeah. They will execute us as heretics, I know.
But if you prefer to wait till they feed you to Mother Earth, you can stay.
Be my guest.
- Freeze! Don't move! - Crap.
I got the fugitive!
- Suck-up. - Screw you.
Is that because of Anna? Jerk.
Anna who? Forget about her. You're dead anyway.
Stop it.
Listen. This jerk doesn't care about any traditions.
He's a heretic. He broke a sacred vow. And I gave myself up.
- You saw that. - Enough!
He's got a point. This heretic did break a sacred vow.
And what do you suggest? Execute him?
And get an empty bracelet?
The battle has begun. The Earth must receive its energy.
Even from a heretic?
It will be a worse heresy to deprive the Arena of the right to claim him.
It's up to you. You are a Master of Ceremonies.
Hey! Where are you taking me? You are crossing the line.
Each one of us has to sacrifice something, Master.
I'm glad you told on him.
People don't think of the rules nowadays. Every man for himself.
- But you're different. - Yeah, I'm different.
Do I get a reward or something? No objections here.
The best reward for any challenger is an honorable death.
So where's yours then?
I like you, Artem.
You remind me of someone.
You may become a champion, or you may not.
But I'll make sure that you have that chance.
Why are you doing this?
We care about who's taking their place among us.
- What were you saying about Anna? - Me?
You like her, don't you?
Who wouldn't? You invited her, too.
On your feet.
I will keep you alive. For now.
Your next battle won't be an easy one. Get out.
- Are you having a wake for me yet? - Well, I...
I'm doing everything that's necessary.
And I have only one request.
Remind me, master. How many challengers got to the Arena this time?
- Seven. - Only seven?
They won't be able to provide even for us, let alone you. And you're asking to disqualify one?
I...
I'm prepared to give you our part.
You might be, but what about the others? Are they prepared to sacrifice, too?
But I'm the one who's trusted with the city. And I have a right to decide.
You have an obligation to protect traditions.
Traditions are the only thing we've got left, Master.
We must cherish them. She will have to go through with it.
You got off easy.
Does everyone know?
As you can see, our town is pretty small. Rumors travel fast.
- Hey, could you do that again? - Do what?
Well, open the door. You did open it, right?
Maybe.
Don't worry. I'm not Artem, and I'm not a traitor.
I just need to get out of here.
Many of us think that we are our own people.
They say it was them who grew themselves out of a tiny seed.
And they don't have to pay others' debts.
I don't get it.
Don't get what?
Why does Arena suck the energy out of the defeated dancer?
The winner clearly has more energy.
Arena doesn't care.
She's pumping the energy through the dancers.
We are nothing but conductors.
When one of us burns, all the energy saved is uploaded into their bracelet.
This energy can be collected only at the moment of death of one of the challengers.
And then the DJ turns off the Arena.
If he doesn't, the second challenger dies as well.
Bow to your Mother!
Dance or die!
- So why do they need two dancers then? - Well, one is a doomed victim.
If there are two, there's a chance to survive.
That's right. Manipulation and deceit are all part of the show.
- I was told you volunteered. - You were told the truth.
And now you want to escape?
You can think whatever you want, just open the door for me.
She's paid her debt to the Earth.
Yes!
He's a strong opponent.
Look! It's the Gray Champion!
Did you have to get recognized?
A true ruler should not be hiding.
A ruler? Are you sure?
I heard the master does not think of you as his successor any more.
And not all the champions are eager to see you rule.
Whether the old man wants that or not, I will take his place.
I just need to wait for the right moment, for one mistake.
And I know exactly when he will make it. The master has one weakness.
His daughter.
And how do you plan to use that?
I know who will be fighting her.
The weakest one, isn't that obvious?
And that will be his last mistake.
Even if you succeed will the counselors support us?
They don't have to know all the details. And they will have no other choice.
This Bunker used to be a science lab.
They were trying to find a way to stop the Earth from erupting,
and they developed a technology of extracting energy from human body
without the person dying.
But that knowledge was lost, and the Arena is all that's left.
Kostya, I grew up in this Bunker.
I've been everywhere except for this one closed sector.
And I have to get there. That's where all the answers are.
Don't you get it? We will die in this Arena, and none of this will matter any more.
Kostya, I watched a lot of tournaments.
And I know one thing.
It's not the one with the best moves that wins.
It's the one who can feel the energy flow.
The one who can learn to control it and keep the inner balance.
I hope it will help you.
It can help you too, cause you're the one. You're the winner.
Why are you telling me this?
Well, someone has to help me open the door.
Will I get a good luck kiss?
Don't push it.
But you know what?
If you win, I just might kiss you.
You?
It's your battle tomorrow. Are you nervous?
I've always wanted to become someone like you.
To become a champion or to sacrifice myself to the Core.
But I don't think I can, you know? I'm afraid. Does that mean I won't make it?
Yes. Most likely, you will die tomorrow.
So what do I do?
To die for our city is a great honor.
I will give you a chance...
Give back! Give back!
Heed! The Earth accepted the lives of the heroes.
But she needs more! She is still starving!
So? Are you ready to die?
After you.
Dance or die!
Don't worry so much. It doesn't matter who wins. It's still gonna be one less challenger.
Come on, come on.
Good job.
Redemption!
Isn't that what we all are waiting for? Isn't it our ultimate reward?
Yeah!
We have another cause for celebration!
Another life will be claimed by the Core!
Arena will decide which one of these two is the worthy sacrifice!
Give back! Give back!
They're taking you all for fools.
You think it's a fair battle?
The master put that wimp against her on purpose.
I made you a great champion. Is that your gratitude?
Your daughter is out of control.
Let's imagine what happens if this girl wins.
What will happen if you have to let her in on our secret about the Arena?
Dance or die!
I will not let you accuse my daughter while she's dancing on the sacred Arena!
- I'm sorry. - Heretic!
Who?
Who gave him that?
Who?!
Get everyone off the Arena.
Out! Get out of the Arena!
All of you! Out!
It's not good.
Out of my way.
He didn't have anything like this. I searched them myself.
I will find out. I will know who did this.
Arrest her.
Hands off.
She needs to be disqualified. She can't dance any more.
So what now?
They won't make you dance, will they?
You still don't get it.
They use the Arena to settle scores with each other.
So what?
- You will just get out there and die? - Yes.
Like Ruslan,
whom I've killed today.
Maybe, you will open a couple of doors for me before that happens?
I can't open anything.
I stole that key, and I don't have another one.
Thank you for telling the truth.
When were you going to tell me about it?
Never.
I thought I'd die sooner than you'd ask.
Just not your day again, huh?
I'm actually the lucky one.
Listen to me.
You will not die in here, You got that?
- You won't die. - What are you saying?
You know the rules.
We can't both survive.
We can't get out together. Not the two of us.
But I don't want to be by myself any more.
I thought I asked you not to involve me.
My job is to make sure the ritual is performed.
You need to make sure you feel better.
- The master won't help you with that. - It's none of your business.
I couldn't help but notice your new favorite.
Younger girls take a lot of energy and they really don't like to wait around.
Oh my? Do you have a bracelet?
Maybe, I do.
Hold up. Wait for me.
And what is that for?
Don't play innocent. You wanted to escape, here's your chance.
Yeah, but with my luck, that's just too easy.
What's the catch?
- You have to take my daughter with you. - Your daughter?
Anna. I can't let her die.
That's the only thing we agree on.
Do it.
I need to talk to the Gray Champion. It's urgent.
Did you lie to me again? Or a miracle happened?
Let's just say, I got lucky.
Lower. Trust me, I know.
Wait, wait. It's that way.
I thought we were trying to get out.
You may go. I need to get into the closed sector.
Why?
If they really do hide something, it's there. I need to find out what it is.
Well, come on, come on.
- It's not working. Let's go. - Damn.
Let's go!
Just hold on!
Freeze!
Like I said, balance and control.
Yeah...
Come on, come on.
You two wait here. I'll deal with it.
You follow me.
What is all this?
I have no idea.
How many are there?
Honestly, I gave up all hope.
The master of ceremonies and I just couldn't come to an agreement.
Yeah, yeah. Take a seat.
There are still kind and fair people in this city.
Those that respect the rituals and keep the traditions.
I'll be back soon.
Is this a part of a ritual too, Maize The Wiseman?
- What? What are you doing here? - Why don't you tell us what you are doing here?
Me? The Gray Champion let me use his bracelet.
Why? What do you need it for?
Guards!
It... it prolongs life.
But we are supposed to give all the energy to the Earth.
The Earth?
What are you talking about? You don't understand.
The Earth does not need anything.
What about the energy? Isn't it used to prevent the eruptions?
Eruptions?
There are no eruptions any more.
For the last twenty years you haven't had a clue it was over.
We are using just the small part of the energy. The rest does not belong to us.
To whom then?
Freeze!
Gray! Gray, help me! Save me!
Help me! I didn't tell them anything! I didn't tell them anything!
Nothing personal.
Are you with me?
I will slow you down.
What? Crap.
Listen to me. I need a doctor. No one in the streets is able to help me.
- They'll kill you. - No. My father will cancel the finals.
Now go.
What about you?
They will not hurt me. But they will not pardon you the second time.
Please.
You have to survive.
For my sake, you hear me?
You are such a jerk.
I thought you just picked the victims.
Turns out, you feed on their energy too.
I knew you wouldn't understand.
It's life, you know. Some people lose, some people win.
You wanted to know the truth, now you know it.
Part of the energy is distributed among the champions.
The rest goes to the counselors.
Those who let us rule the city.
You mean...
there are no real eruptions.
It is all you.
You've been killing people on the streets.
It's you.
You kill people on the streets!
Listen. There are things I am not able to change.
But I can save you. I will cancel the finals.
You won't cancel anything.
The champions won't let you change the rules.
I can't even look at you.
I can't look at you, father. I don't want to.
Please forgive me.
Forgive me, if you can.
I've made a decision.
We will not have a champion this year.
I'm canceling the finals.
That's unheard of!
The final battle is a sacred custom!
We can't break our traditions like that!
It's the will of the people that I am the keeper of our traditions.
And I don't think that a wounded girl can provide any energy for the Earth.
And why are you the only one who's making this decision?
Where is Maize The Wiseman?
Isn't he the one who oversees the rituals being kept?
I do not know. And it doesn't matter right now.
I'll tell you where he is.
Today one of the challengers escaped for the second time.
And the master's daughter escaped with him.
I have a witness saying the master helped them escape.
Maize tried to raise the alarm, and the master killed him.
What?
Where is that witness of yours?
Bring him in!
Bio Nerd, I thought...
I told you...
This is our future champion.
He already proved his loyalty to the city once,
when he notified us about the escape of the said challenger.
He saw Maize being killed.
Tell us, who killed Maize?
The master of ceremonies. When Maize tried to stop them from escaping...
Louder!
When Maize tried to stop them from escaping,
the master of ceremonies offered him a bracelet in return for his silence.
How dare you?!
You are accused of heresy and the murder of the high priest!
This is treason. Lower your weapons, and only one of you will be executed.
I sentence you to death!
The last sacrifice!
You will take the chosen ones to their final battle.
- The master changed his mind? - I am the master now.
We all have been waiting for this!
The final battle!
Today the Arena will claim its last life!
And that sacrifice will bring us peace!
Your father, he...
You must fight.
It's time. The Arena awaits.
Their dance will save us from torment and deprivation!
It will challenge the darkness! It's the dance of life and the dance of death!
Let the Arena choose its new champion!
Dance or die!
This battle is dedicated to the memory of the master of ceremonies.
He died today.
- All hail the master! - Hail! Hail! Hail!
But the battles are not over yet!
Another challenger has returned to us!
The law says we must execute this heretic.
Death! Death! Death!
- Heretic! - Let him burn! Burn!
But we can't deprive the Earth of another sacrifice.
Anna.
Give back! Give back! Give back!
Please forgive me.
If I didn't come back, you would have been a champion.
It's okay.
It's for the better.
I wanted to make my father change the rules.
And now that he's gone,
I don't want to be a champion.
Dance or die!
Dance!
- Dance, Kostya! - Dance!
Come on! Do it!
Give back! Give back! Give back!
Something's wrong. I don't understand.
Is your part working?
These heretics are trying to desecrate the Arena. What's going on?
You'd better see for yourself.
- Good bye, Kostya. - I'm sorry.
Look at the readings!
The controls are off.
Arena is not working.
Fix it right now!
- They broke the Arena. - What now?
- They are the chosen ones. - Salvation!
Coward.
Wait!
Their bracelets are overfilled. I've never seen such an energy output.
If we could take their bracelets off to study and find out what happened...
It's an enormous energy splash.
You'll take the bracelets off their bodies and study them all you want.
- But the rules say... - My rules are in place now!
You are the best challengers.
And you deserve a reward.
Death.
The counselors are accusing you of treason.
And it's my pleasure to carry out the sentence.
You have awoken the ancient powers. Let's see if you can do it again.
What is all this?
I don't know.