Steve: "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm going to sleep now..."
The next morning.
???: "Oi, kid! Wake up, you idiot!"
Steve: "Ugh, what is it?"
???: "Hurry up! We need to go register!"
Steve: "Yeah, yeah... yawn..."
After getting ready, Steve heads to the bus stop to go to AH Colosseum.
Steve: "Oh right, there's something I forgot to tell you!"
???: "What is it?"
Steve: "Actually, everyone in this world has their own unique ability."
???: "So, what's yours?"
Steve: "It's called 'Humiliate the Weak (Special)' – the weaker your opponent, the stronger you get. But unfortunately..."
???: "You're the weakest one."
Steve: "Yeah..."
...
???: "Hey! How about I give you 1% of my power?"
Steve: "Can you really do that?"
???: "Of course. You look so pitiful, I feel bad for you."
After arriving at the Colosseum, the two of them enter the registration area to sign up for the tournament.
???: "Wow, it's really crowded here."
Steve: "Of course it is. The Hunter Association is the biggest organization in the world, so it's only natural that many people want to participate."
???: "Oh, I see."
Steve: "Alright, I'm done registering. Your turn. By the way, what's your name?"
???: "Uhh... just write 'Unknown'."
Steve: "Weird name... Okay, we're done here. Now we just have to wait for tomorrow."
After registering, Steve and Unknown head to a wide-open field where Unknown will give Steve 1% of his power.
Unknown: "Are you ready?"
Steve: "Yeah."
Unknown begins transferring his power.
"Da ei meae vires."
A tremendous power surges through Steve's entire body. The wind howls around him, and the surroundings darken as if engulfed in shadows.
When it's over, Steve feels his body brimming with newfound strength.
Steve: "So this is 1% of your power?! I feel so much lighter and stronger! Thanks!"
Unknown: "Don't thank me like that, you idiot. It's disgusting."
Steve: "Haha, sorry. So, how do I use this power?"
Unknown: "Powerful abilities actually come from within yourself, but that takes a lot of time. For now, I'll just teach you how to use the energy. Once you fully master it, I'll teach you all the techniques I know!"
Steve: "Why not just teach me now?"
Unknown: "Simple. 'Your body will explode' from not being able to handle that much power all at once."
Steve: "Okay, got it."
Unknown: "First, try striking the ground using the energy within you."
Steve: "Alright... 'Huff... channel my energy...' Hah!"
Boom!
"Huff, huff... How was that? Like this?"
Unknown: "Yeah... good enough. Now, the second step. Try channeling your energy to your hands quickly."
Steve: "Alright, let me try... 'Huff... swish!' Boom!"
"Whoa, why did my attack get so fast?"
Unknown: "Because you channeled your energy quickly. If you do the opposite and slow down the flow of energy, the destructive power will increase. Alright, now let's get to the main part — let's spar!"
Steve: "Huh? How? You're inside my body! Don't mess with me!"
Unknown: "Well, this is also part of my plan for the tournament. Just say 'OPEN'!"
Steve: "Ugh, fine... 'OPEN'."
Unknown creates a new vessel for himself so he can move freely.
Unknown: "This is gonna hurt. Hang in there, kid."
(Transfers to the new body)
"Hahhh... finally, I can move freely!"
Steve: "Huff, huff... My body feels so weak... It's like all that power just vanished in an instant."
Unknown: "You'll be fine by tomorrow. Let's head back to your place and get some rest. I'll open a portal."