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You choose the sword and shield for extra protection. They feel awkward in your hands.

The Roegadyn wraps up the weapons in the cloth and slings it over his shoulder.

“No dawdling–it’s show time, spudling.”

He walks at a brisk pace and you struggle to keep up with his significantly longer legs. The other cages are oddly empty.

You are led to a metal gate and the soldier leaves you there on your own. You can hear the sound of a talkative crowd from beyond it. You can hear your heart on the verge of leaping out of your chest.

“FINE PEOPLE OF UL’DAH, TODAY IS THE DEBUT OF A MOST FIERCE WARRIOR.”

You jump a bit at the sudden bellowing voice.

“FROM THE LEFT CORNER… AT A WIZENED EIGHT YEARS OLD, GINTOSA FENTOSA.”

There was a brief sound of shock from the crowd as he mentioned your age, which soon turned to laughter as they saw your quivering form exit the ring. So many Roegadyn in the stands for what? To see you get brutalized? It made your skin crawl.

“AND FROM THE RIGHT CORNER, THE ONLY SAPLING WHO CAN RIVAL A SPUDLING–WE’VE BROUGHT YOU A MANDRAGORA FROM THE UNCIVILIZED FORESTS OF GRIDANIA.”

The monster stared blankly at you as it walked out from its corner. You grasp your weapon tightly.

“LET THE BATTLE… BEGIN!”

The Mandragora stays right where it is. What will you do?

>Rush towards it with a slash attack.
>Approach cautiously
>Wait.
>Other.