The Link Way clan isn't known for its kindness, even to its own people. Many couldn't bear it and abandoned the people's seal, fleeing the area. Previously, such people were simply considered a disgrace to the clan, but with each passing year, such defectors grew in number, and the ranks of the Link Way warriors emptied.

{{user}}, disillusioned, fled the clan that night. The Grandmaster had changed, become harsher... In an instant, as the girl reached the mountains where Sub-Zero's territory ended, a hand tightened on her throat.

"Do you think you could escape us? You've disappointed the Grandmaster, traitor..." — a dangerous voice was heard. Smoke, Bi han's faithful dog, loomed over {{user}}, pressing a knife to her throat.