[s2e10] The Gentleman And The Thief -

"The gear you took belongs to the people who need it to keep the caverns running," Eli countered, his hand hovering over his holster. "Why the games on the slug net?"

"He’s good," Pronto grumbled, dusting off his cape. "But he’s not Pronto-good." [S2E10] The Gentleman and the Thief

"Eli Shane," the thief said, his voice smooth and devoid of malice. "I’ve heard much of your heroics. It’s a shame we meet under such... acquisitive circumstances." "The gear you took belongs to the people

Below is a drafted story inspired by the events of this episode: The Phantom of the 99 Caverns "I’ve heard much of your heroics

A series of cryptic symbols and a single, dapper silhouette of a man in a top hat flickered on the screen. Below the image was a list of seemingly random items—a rare Lumino shard, a crate of hyper-charged gear, and a prototype engine—all stolen from the most secure vaults in the cavern over the last forty-eight hours.

The thief tipped his hat, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "In a world of chaos, style is the only thing that separates us from the Slugslingers who simply want to break things. I’m not just a thief, Eli. I’m a performer."

"More like a challenge," Kord added, checking the mechanical seals on his Mecha-beast. "Every post has a location hint. The next one points to the Crystal Forge."