As the duel ended, the Ring of Madness Flames behind Ned began to slow down.
Gradually, it stopped and dissipated.
The flaming pinkish-purple hair returned to its black color, and the eyes turned brown.
Having lost all his distinctive features, his true form in the empty state became indistinguishable from an ordinary human.
This time, he wasn't trying to copy or imitate anyone. It was his own form, which Ned could call his own.
Surprisingly, in this form, he still looked very much like Idan. Not that he was his exact copy, but like his younger brother. Anyone who saw them together would think that they were really siblings.
A gust of wind blew, followed by a snowstorm that enveloped him again, depriving him of his view, and the next moment he discovered that he had appeared in a small dark cave.
The first thing he noticed was the transparent ice wall, from where he had a great view of the arena where he had just fought against Frostborn.
