After the conclusion of the main event, just as the ring clears, the arena booms with the theme of Alastair Anarion:
And the man himself makes his way to the ring. However, it’s quite clear he has a different look about him stemming from the aftermath of his post-match beatdown at the hands of The Complex after High Strangeness 2.
His music comes to a halt as he grabs a mic and begins to speak.
His music comes to a halt as he grabs a mic and begins to speak.
Alastair Anarion: Well now. How about that? Nice to see everyone had a great time tonight.
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A great time indeed. But the festivities are far from over. There are questions that need to be answered. Just in case some of you are unaware of the current situation you see in this ring right now, I have not had a great couple of months.
I’ve had my fill of medicine and bland hospital food all the while pondering how to tackle this issue that’s been bothering me.
Well, we’re not going to get a bigger opportunity than this in my opinion. In that case, let’s get this over with.
Zealot, I know you’re back there. It’s time to fess up.
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A great time indeed. But the festivities are far from over. There are questions that need to be answered. Just in case some of you are unaware of the current situation you see in this ring right now, I have not had a great couple of months.
I’ve had my fill of medicine and bland hospital food all the while pondering how to tackle this issue that’s been bothering me.
Well, we’re not going to get a bigger opportunity than this in my opinion. In that case, let’s get this over with.
Zealot, I know you’re back there. It’s time to fess up.
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No music plays, but Zealot eventually does appear and makes his way down to the ring. He arguably look much worse off than Alastair does with visible marks on his clean-shaven face as well as his forearms. Despite the scars, he appears at least cleaned up enough for a public appearance.
Alastair: Welcome back, Mr. Zealot. How are things?
The awkward silence from Zealot makes the answer hard to come by for Alastair.
Okay. More of a listener tonight, huh?
Well that’s great because there’s quite a bit I have to get off my chest.
It’s quite clear that we both look like trash compared to a few months ago. You were part of an “unexpected explosion” and I was busy getting completely annihilated by The Complex because of it.
But that’s the least of my concerns. A little bird told me some disturbing information recently concerning you.
Maybe it’s the side effects of an altered mental state caused by those strange beings running this promotion, but after reviewing what happened that night, I feel as though my hunch is justified
I’ve been told many tales from my fellow woodland relatives regarding the wrath of humans and the spreading of their toxic idealogies. But I felt differenly. I didn't initially think humans could be so cruel. I wanted to give your kind a chance despite all of the horrific tales I've heard regarding your race. I felt you were different though. Using the good word to do what is right for the greater good of all living beings.
However, your mysterious actions as of late have led me to the same doubts my kind have warned me about. They warned me to not hesitate for a second when the deception of man shows its ugly face. Well, I'm not hesitating. I'm hear to get the truth.
The awkward silence from Zealot makes the answer hard to come by for Alastair.
Okay. More of a listener tonight, huh?
Well that’s great because there’s quite a bit I have to get off my chest.
It’s quite clear that we both look like trash compared to a few months ago. You were part of an “unexpected explosion” and I was busy getting completely annihilated by The Complex because of it.
But that’s the least of my concerns. A little bird told me some disturbing information recently concerning you.
Maybe it’s the side effects of an altered mental state caused by those strange beings running this promotion, but after reviewing what happened that night, I feel as though my hunch is justified
I’ve been told many tales from my fellow woodland relatives regarding the wrath of humans and the spreading of their toxic idealogies. But I felt differenly. I didn't initially think humans could be so cruel. I wanted to give your kind a chance despite all of the horrific tales I've heard regarding your race. I felt you were different though. Using the good word to do what is right for the greater good of all living beings.
However, your mysterious actions as of late have led me to the same doubts my kind have warned me about. They warned me to not hesitate for a second when the deception of man shows its ugly face. Well, I'm not hesitating. I'm hear to get the truth.
So I must ask, Zachariah. What say you in the face of these allegations? Are you truly the bringer of order and establishment that the universe holds dear or are you just another unreliable byproduct of the human race?
What say you, holy ma-
What say you, holy ma-
Zealot mercilessly attacks Alastair, unbottling whatever held emotions he had left from the constant barrage of inquiry from the elf.
Ultimately, he ends the beating with a new move in his arsenal and let’s his frustrations turn vocal.
Zealot: What say I? WHAT SAY I?
I say I’m no longer in the business of searching for answers. I’m back in the business of asking the questions.
Get a good look, Alastair. Long gone are the days of fighting pointless crusades for meaningless relics. The age of the Inquisition is upon us once again!
Zealot revels in the mixed crowd response as the scene ends.
I say I’m no longer in the business of searching for answers. I’m back in the business of asking the questions.
Get a good look, Alastair. Long gone are the days of fighting pointless crusades for meaningless relics. The age of the Inquisition is upon us once again!
Zealot revels in the mixed crowd response as the scene ends.