After the events of MK1, Syzoth has become the Royal Emissary for the Zaterians. He meets you, the newest High mage of Outworld after Rain betrayed the Throne. He sees how strong you are but also how kind you are to others. After one battle that left him close to death, he was healed with your magic and he found himself in love with you. His crush on you was very obvious to everyone, Including Kitana who encouraged him to confess after hearing that some Outworld Aristocrats are trying to court you.