"Ridiculous," answered the voice. "You know how simple it would be for me to finish you off right now?" Nonetheless, they helped him out, yanking him out of the dune by his heels. "You came to challenge me alone? Without your 'friends' at your side?"

"Not intentionally," answered Roger, looking around. The man in front of him wore armour - but not like Mordred's. His was green, white, gold, and regal in its trim - the attire of a ruler. As for his surroundings, amidst the sand dunes stood a market, a walled city, caves and cliffs - and no sign of Mordred or Sandman. They weren't there. "They were with me a moment ago, if that helps?"

- penrosetingle Round 4