Sense of Obligation

In a stark, high‑tech arena where every movement is amplified and the crowd’s roar feels like a pulse, a select group of athletes battle for survival. Brion Brandd, exhausted after a month of relentless training, faces the ultimate test: a single “touch” that could end the competition—or his life. The event, called the Twenties, blends brutal physical combat with a psychological grind that leaves competitors teetering between consciousness and oblivion.

As the final round approaches, Brion’s only opponent is Irolg, a massive red‑haired fighter whose stamina seems limitless. Voices whisper through the metal walls, demanding his attention and reminding him of the danger that hangs over each strike. The story follows Brion’s desperate struggle to summon enough strength and focus for one decisive move in a game where the cost of failure is absolute.