IV.IV Virtual FIghting

Sixty seconds of playtime counted down as both characters on the screen sprang to life, quickly establishing space between one another. The movement of both players' sticks were apparent both on the screen and in real life, with both characters weaving in and out of their respective ranges in time with the audible clacks echoing from their hands. Murmurs rang from the crowd, amazement evident from the tone of their hushed voices.

"Look at that movement. This gon' be a real match!"

The fight stick bent to her will as Athena's hand jiggled back and forth, poking and prodding her opponent with each button press of quick jabs and safe moves. Judging from what she observed earlier, Udongein had a tendency to throw out safe jabs and kicks, conditioning the opponent to block whenever he approached followed by an unexpected *unblockable to catch the enemy off gua-

*Crash!*

Tch- She got careless as Slim's uppercut launched her into the air, guaranteeing almost half of her health to be taken. La