(What does the old man have planned I wonder.)

After having stood in the same spot for over 5 minutes I finally saw the Lord coming back.

Lord Xuth: “My boy, sorry for the inconvenience, but we’re all ready for you now.”

Alcaeus: “What do you mean?”

Lord Xuth: “Well, I know we’ve kept you on ice for some time already, therefore I’ve seen to the arrangements. We’ll be conducting your very first fitness survey, so to speak.”

I had no idea my capabilities were in question, moreover by someone in such a state as this geezer before me.

Alcaeus: “Is my fitness in question?”

Lord Xuth: “Oh, Heavens no. This is simply so we can measure them more effectively.”

I hadn’t the energy to waste on mistrusting the old man, he’d given me no reason to doubt him before so I decided to play along with his little game.

He led me to the experiment chambers, afterward, we came upon an underground entrance. It seemed to lead to an arena.

Lord Xuth: “Here we are then, we’ll be watching you from above. Oh, and