"Go and undergo the test," Mr. Barnes instructed, his voice steady.

"Show them what my unique acupuncture therapies can do."

"WiLL do!" With an affirmative nod, Roy turned, his expression one of arrogant pride.

Roy glanced over at Anthony with contempt, then let his eyes linger on Maria with a covetous intensity. He thought to himself how it would thrill him if Maria, with her beauty, admired his ancient martial prowess, dismissing the unfortunate Anthony. It would be a satisfying twist of fate.

Roy then approached the Oracle Stone with a strut, laying his hand upon it.