I didn't need an explanation to know that this was another move by the Shrine. I couldn't help but marvel at how far their reach extended. As I looked more closely at the guard's face, I was shocked. The guard seemed to be a woman dressed in men's clothing. She was stunningly beautiful, with features so exquisite that I was momentarily taken aback. I imagined that if she were in women's clothing, she might even surpass Stella in beauty. I already considered Stella as one of the most beautiful women I'd ever seen, so to find someone even more gorgeous than her was something I hadn't thought possible. But this was not the time to admire her perfect appearance. After escorting me to the iron bars, she quickly disappeared. The fight was about to begin. I took a deep breath, straightened

