"We're not done." The voice of another Hero cut through the darkness, firm in its resolve, as the cadet directed his words at the unknown entity. "If it's a proof you require, we'll give it to you, and fight if we have to."

Although they were all scattered across the void, Ace wanted to believe that he wasn't alone in that thought. He didn't have to reach that far into his memory to recall having heard the exact same words. Just like the Land of Judgement existed solely to break their spirits, this was nothing but another test of their strength.

"State your demand."