Release #38 - Return To Sender

The tournament leader, Drax, is left horrified when the hooded figure reveals he knows him personally—calling Drax his unwanted, deadbeat brother. Elsewhere, Anthony steps into battle against Vanta, a warrior encased in obsidian who thrives on absorbing energy and force. Confident and cruel, Vanta welcomes Anthony’s attacks. When Anthony unleashes Voltage Surge Stage 3, even superheated spirit energy fails—Vanta absorbs the power and converts it into overwhelming physical strength, sending Anthony crashing through the arena. Refusing to back down, Anthony pushes VSS3 to its limits, raining blows on Vanta. Instead of breaking, Vanta laughs, storing every hit before unleashing it all in a devastating counterattack that launches Anthony skyward, bloodied and shaken. Barely standing, Anthony shuts off his power and begins to think. He realizes Vanta isn’t just absorbing energy—he’s stealing momentum itself. Every attack fuels him. The only way to win is to strike without buildup, without time to react. Recalling his training, Anthony forces his voltage beyond natural limits, accelerating his Spirit faster than even his own thoughts. Reality itself lags. Time slows to a crawl as Anthony calmly steps forward, places his hand on Vanta’s chest, and releases a vibration that liquefies him from the inside. As time snaps back to normal, Vanta collapses—dead. Blood streams from both fighters’ eyes as Anthony coldly walks away. In the distance, Drax watches as the hooded figure disappears… unanswered questions growing heavier than ever.