(Silence all around. Amidst that stillness, Dragon sits in despair.)
Dragon:
"Why am I so weak? Why did you create me, O Creator?"
Suddenly, he notices something burning in the distance. He immediately rushes toward it. There, he sees a strange kind of fire blazing. As Dragon approaches it, the fire enters his body, granting him a new kind of power. His desire to re-establish his strength awakens once more.
He heads straight to Buffalo and says:
Dragon:
"Do you recognize me?"
Buffalo:
"Why wouldn't I? You're that weak warrior. If we leave out the Shadow warriors under Lynx, you're the weakest among us."
Dragon:
"I was. Not anymore. I want to fight you again."
Buffalo:
"Is that so? Alright, as you wish. But this time, there will be no mercy."
Saying that, Buffalo attacks Dragon. A fierce battle breaks out between them, but in the end, Dragon emerges victorious.
Buffalo:
"How? This can't be happening!"
Dragon:
"Say what you will... but it has happened."
Saying this, Dragon moves on to defeat the others. Meanwhile, Buffalo sends letters through his personal messenger bird to alert the others. By the time Dragon arrives, it's already too late. Mantis, Tiger, and Crane have already gathered.
Mantis:
"You're being foolish. There's still time-turn back."
Dragon:
"I'm not the fool-you are, for standing in my way. I warn you now-step aside. If I become the boss, your condition will be pitiful."
Crane:
"That will never happen. The power you've gained is temporary."
Dragon:
"Don't lie to me!"
Tiger:
"Looks like talking won't work. We'll have to fight."
Saying that, Tiger strikes first. But Dragon defends himself. The energy he received was powerful, but against the combined attack of three Shadow warriors, it begins to weaken. Eventually, Dragon is forced to activate his Prime Mode. This allows him to win, but his power starts to diminish.
He begins to wonder if Crane was telling the truth. Without wasting a moment, he rushes to Hermit. If he can defeat Hermit, he will have fulfilled his purpose.
Dragon reaches Hermit, who is deep in meditation. Without a word, Dragon attacks-but Hermit swiftly evades and counters, sending Dragon flying. Half his power is drained instantly. Still, Dragon stands up and gives his best, but Hermit easily defeats him.
After the battle, Hermit says:
Hermit:
"Fool... Did you really think that power would help you?"
Dragon:
"I was wrong. I didn't understand."
Hermit:
"Everyone makes mistakes in the beginning-that's understandable. But you've made the same mistake twice. Now tell me-what punishment do you seek?"
Dragon:
"Forgive me this time. I promise this mistake won't happen again."
Hermit:
"Very well. But make sure it never does."