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Still a little giddy from his win over his last large, wispy sparring partner, Stew failed to notice the newest odd monster to come shuffling out of the mist.

It was quieter than the others, having been spawned without the ability to speak, and it also possessed a deep crimson screen rather than the bright blue one its brothers had. The glow of that screen matched the spots of color in its surroundings so thoroughly that even those who were looking for this stealthy processor might have initially missed it.

Stew was not looking for it. He had his gun and he was stronger than any foe. He walked proudly out in the open, his refusal to hide a direct challenge to his enemies. He was not afraid when perhaps he should have been.

The insanity processor kept pace with the golden-hearted boy, watching and waiting.

When he sensed something directly behind him he turned, but he was too late to do any real damage. The processor struck him solidly, sending him flying to the ground as he set off a wild shot.

Stew staggered back, dazed, but he still managed to fire, a burst of anger reflected in his eyes as he pulled himself to his feet.

Stew didn't see the processor's twisted arm snake out in front of him. He almost fired again, but instead he tripped and fell flat on his injured chest, his gun bouncing out of his hands and into the fog.