Mig turned around, and she was shaken. Behind her stood Yang, while holding a large egg, almost the size of his torso. But this was not the only thing; he changed quite a lot. His hair turned silver and was a bit longer than before, slightly covering his eyes. He also altered physically; he was now taller and seemed a bit more muscular.

Mig: W-what happened to you?

Yang: I can't really remember... The last thing I remember is that being forced to accept some sort of contract... There was a dragon who forced me to accept it... I was told to protect an egg, but it would also give me some sort of benefit... Also, it was mentioned that should I fail to protect the egg; something would happen to me. I couldn't hear the last part because a crystal thing attacked us, and I blacked out. I woke up being on the ground. The egg was not far from me, so I picked it up and headed out after standing up. Although the cave was beyond recognition, I was able to navigate back here. Fortunately, even though there was no wall untouched, it was filled with crystals, and those crystals were relatively intact. I don't know what they are used for, but it might be something good.

Mig: But... are you alright?

Yang: Yes, I think. I feel somehow a bit more energetic, but my back hurts a bit for some reason.

Mig: I am glad! Those bastard flies left... I searched the whole area, but they were nowhere.

Yang: No...

Mig: What?

Yang: They died. I can tell because of our contract.

Mig: Died...hm...

Yang: As I can see, there was some serious conflict between that dragon and that being.

Yang put the egg down and looked around along with Mig. Suddenly from the trench, which was created not long ago, a smaller ice pillar appeared.

???: I thought you had died... both of you.

The crystallised being jumped out from the trench, but the moment they landed, they dashed at Yang and wanted to punch him, but Yang caught the incoming fist, brought it to the side and delivered a swift jab to the man's chest, forcing them to slide back.

Being: It seems I used most of my power against that dragon... But I still have the power to kill you two!

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Yang: Why do you want to kill us? We haven't even spoken to each other. We don't even know who you are!

Being: You are mistaken; you will soon realise just how wrong you are! You know me, you just can't see and realise it! You know more about me than you think!

Yang: You got the wrong person! I have no idea what you are talking about!

Being: No, I know I am right, and soon you will know it as well, Yang... Gu!

Mig: Gu?! What is that...

Upon hearing what the creature said, Yang was shocked and was left speechless. The crystalised man used this opportunity and dashed forward, right at Mig. Mig was ready and evaded an incoming fist, but she didn't manage to avoid a headbutt from the being. Upon impact, Mig fell and stepped back; her hair froze but soon melted thanks to the higher temperature of the area.

Mig: I will not allow you to...

Yang: So this is how it is!

Being: Hah?

Yang: You are one of them! You were sent here as well. You are another pawn in their fucking game, right?! This fucking game is getting... ANNOYING!

Yang rushed at the being at an incredible speed; a blue aura engulfed his body, and as he travelled, he drew his aura behind him. The moment Yang started moving, the crystalised being raised their arms to protect their head but was way too slow. When Yang reached them, their hands weren't even at their neck. Yang swiftly delivered a devastating punch to the creature's stomach, but before they could have reacted, Yang grabbed their head and smashed it into the ground. The creature's legs were pointing toward the sky while their head was in the ground. They quickly caught Yang's hand, just to be lifted out. Yang slightly launched the crystalised man up but delivered an even more powerful punch to their head, creating a blue explosion around his fist.

Yang: This is my opinion about your fucking game!

The being landed meters away; their face was down and didn't seem to move.

Mig: Yang, you are awesome!

Yang: This fucking game... this new world changed me! I never liked fighting; I only did if I had no other choice! But now, it actually felt good!

Yang looked back at the beaten creature, who slowly sat up but was struggling to stand up.

Being: You are stronger than I thought, Yang! But I am not...

???: Found you finally!!

Yang looked around, and suddenly, from the side, a green line came and dragged Yang along with it at an incredible speed.

Mig: YANG!

Being: Fuck! I wanted to kill him! Little girl, don't worry after I kill you, I will send your friend soon after you!

Mig: You will be the one to die first!

The being stood up and turned to face Mig, who had her arms crossed. The being's crystal frame was damaged. Around their head it had a large crack around the forehead; also, there was another large crack on the chest. Everywhere else, there were tiny cracks.

Mig: You want to kill us in your current state?! I have to tell you something. Although Yang is very powerful, I am not that much weaker than him!

Being: It appears you two have yet to realise what had truly happened in the cave.

Mig: What are you talking about?!

Being: If you don't know that, I will not tell you. Maybe THEY have other plans with you two if you are this ignorant!

Mig: They? Who are you talking about?!

Being: The three.

The creature dashed forward, and upon seeing this, Mig follower them. Their fists collided and created a large frosty blast.

Mig: I will defeat you!

Mig jumped back, and her hands had signs of damage caused by extreme cold.