The Five Kings Tournament Begins!

All the while the fight between Dolphy and Elaria had been going on there had been much tension within the victor's chamber. Benkei had made a comment to Shinji about his fight with Vespina. The latter had not said a word. He had been fixated on Greyhawk. Hiss entire focus was on Greyhawk. Nothing else matter to him. After a long moment of silence, "yeah," Shinji spoke. He responded to Benkei but in a very monotone voice.

The little wolf pup that was on Anna's lap had become agitated. He stood up and leapt from Anna's lap and ran up the seating area as if he were looking for something. Anna had been startled by this and ran after him. "Ahh.. Koji wait!" She cried. Remi and Biggs had noticed Anna was leaving. Remi had she stopped her, "where are you going Anna?" "Koji is acting weird and ran this way, I'm going to go get him." "Do you want me to come with you?" "No it's ok, I'll only be a few." Anna smiled. "Alright hurry up back then," Remi waved as Anna scurried off looking for Koji.

“Crap!” Said Medna as she was pushed towards Dolphy’s open hand. She’d quickly use her critical thinking to escape, pushing off the rubble with her staff. It’d send her through the air, and over Dolphy’s hand, where she’d land on his arm. “Ah! Dolphy can’t catch girl!!” She’d run up the length of his arm, heading to his head to deliver a blow with her staff. But it was to no avail, as Dolphy swung his arm, sending her right off. ”Whoah!!! That was close!” Once Medna landed, she had performed a few flips to create a flashy seperation from Dolphy. “I almost had you there Dolphy!”

Dolphy would smile widey, “Yes! Girl almost got Dolphy in the face!” He’d point to his nose. “But Dolphy must win now!” Medna prepared herself, spinning the staff and keeping it behind her. The giant would bring his arms above his head and send them crashing down!  It’d create a shockwave through the platform, raising the ground like a wave! “My goodness!!!” Medna’s footing had been lost as the shockwave reached her first. But the wave of the platform itself had propelled her up into the air and towards Dolphy. “Aaaah!!!” She’d yell as she flew through the air. She had flown into Dolphy’s grasp, as he held her. “Dolphy catch you!!”

Everyone in the arena had felt the shockwave, sending some into a panic. ”Holy moly!!!! What power behind Dolphy!!!!!!! Is this what giants are capable of!? Such monsters!!!” Kane stayed put in his seat, along with Van. He smirked, looking down at Dolphy. ”Van, I tell you of that time I fought a giant?” Van would sigh, ”No....”

In the victor’s chamber, Jobo had been given a death glare by Benkei. He’d ignore him, turning away and walking to the corner. “Please. I don’t have time for this.” The tension was truly hitting an all-time high in the chamber. It’d be surprising if they didn’t fight in there.

Somewhere in Galata, two hooded figures had approached the men in the tunnel way. They walked up to them with one calling out, “Uh. Uhm! How much time left? Our boss wants to know! He doesn’t want his moment ruined.”

Benkei watched as jobo turned away like a scared cat and shinji would slightly acknowledge him. Everyone. Continued to watch the fight and benkei was impressed how everything was going along. Dolphy displayed some rather interesting skill and his over bearing strength but medna was quick on her feet. Benkei watched as dolphy created a shock wave with his stomping and created a wave on the platform sending medna up to the sky but grabbed her "at a boy dolphy now finish this so we can show these people a grand battle and prove your worth"

Kane continued, ”Well, I fought a giant. Giants are known for their immense power, but lack in speed. That, is their downfall....” He turned to Van, who was watching the battle dilegently. On the platform, at least what remained of it, Dolphy held up Medna. “Girl going to give up??” He’d slowly begin squeezing Medna, who was helpless at this point. “Aaaaaah!!” She pounded on Dolphy’s hand, trying to get him to release his grip. But it was no use.

The crowd gasped, unsure of the outcome. Things, however, were not looking too good for Medna. ”Medna is trapped! In Dolphy’s clutches, she cannot find any escape!” Medna had stopped pounding. Instead, the markings on her face began glowing, spreading out to her arms. She’d slam her palm on Dolphy’s hand. Around him, there’d suddenly appear three green rune circles. From the a green light appeared, lighting the entire arena. ”What’s this!?” Kira watched in amazement. From the three green rune circles appeared three stone men. One carried a shield, one did not wield any weapon and the third had a spear. Dolphy had stopped squeezing, averting his gaze to the three.

The three beings were roughly half the size of Dolphy. They quickly moved to surround him, with the spear wielding one swinging at Dolphy’s knees. It was too quick for him to react, so he had been hit. This had caused him to bend over, reaching for his knee. “Ooowww!!!! Statue hurt Dolphy!!!” He’d eventually release Medna, who would make a few leaps towards the shield wielding statue. “Good work!” She hidden behind it, being defended from Dolphy.

“These are girl’s friends??” Questioned Dolphy as he rubbed his knee. While doing so, the other statue, that was weaponless, tackled Dolphy! He was sent to the ground, shaking what remained of the platform. “Ow!!!!!” Medna had held her hands together, controlling the beings. “I’m sorry Dolphy! I have to end this!!!” The statue being with the spear had jumped atop of the Dolphy’s legs, pinning them down with its spear. The other had jumped atop of Dolphy’s upper body, aiming its flattened hand at Dolphy’s neck. To provide even more back-up, the shield being quickly ran over to Dolphy’s head. “I have you Dolphy!” Said Medna.

The crowd had cheered for Medna and her comeback. Even Kira couldn’t believe it! “Medna is so cool!!!!!! Way to go Medna!!!!”She jumped into the air with joy. Dolphy had smiled widely, “AH! Looks like Dolphy loses! Guess Dolphy won’t be able to fight funny man Benkei......” Kira’d raise her arm, ”And that’s that!!! Looks like Medna defeats Dolphy!”

As the fight would go on dolphy had medna in his clutches and victory was assured. Benkei watched as he squeezed her a bit trying to get her to give up the fight " hmm have to say dolphy you impress me more and more " just as benkei spoke medna started to glow with runes and three stone solders had been summoned around dolphy " what manner of earth magic is this !" Benkei was in shock as three rock type solders had tackled dolphy and free medna. They would pin him down in each section and he was unable to battle as Kira would call the match "oh no my friend dolphy why ". Benkei was a bit fustrated as he really wanted to fight him and prove to the people his kind and gentle heart

The statues had stood alligned beside Medna. Each of them surrounded by the same glowing rune they emerged from. Medna’d approach Dolphy, smiling. “You almost had me there Dolphy. It was a pleasure facing you.” His face had lit up with joy as he stood up. “Dolphy is happy!! Maybe Dolphy has more friends than he thought!” He’d smile wisely as he walked off the platform, escorted by guards. Medna would watch with a frown. Were giants really that much of a threat to people? She’d wonder as she headed towards the ramp, picking up her staff on her way.

”Medna was so good people!!!! Don’t you agree!?” The people cheered in angreement. Some were excited to see the next matchup! ”But our next match is what many of you have been waiting for. We’ve got our one and only dwarf! A champion in Fengeldore, a haven for dwarves who have been casted from their homeland! They call him Jangr of The Many Beasts! May we be seeing his vast number of transformations here!? Possibly!!!” The crowd had cheered! ”But wait!! Against him is the mysterious man who defeated everyone in his block within mere seconds!!! What can we learn from him!? Will he finish the match quickly!? We shall see! Give it up for Virgil!!!!!” Many rose to their feet, beginning to cheer for Virgil. “Yeah!!!! I need to see this!!!!”

Kane rubbed his chin, ”Ended his match in seconds? Interesting.” Van had nodded, ”Interesting indeed. I look forward to this one.” As the two spoke, the entryway had opened for both Jangr and Virgil.

It was finally time. Time for Virgil to take the stage. Many were anticipating this fight. The spectators wanted to see this fight with their own eyes. Down in the chamber which held the remaining fighters, Virgil had stood up. He'd begin by stretching his neck out, rubbing it. He lean it to the left, rubbing it with his land hand, then same thing to the right. He'd do this while walking towards the stairwell leading to the arena. Jangr was the first to enter the platform. Upon his name being called the gates had opened and out, the dwarf came raising his arms up. The crowd had been cheering. Jangr had been feeding off this the energy of the crowd. "Baahahaha! That's right, that's right! Cheer for me! I will be yer champion guaranteed!" Jangr would shout to the crowd as he walked towards the center. Kira would then announce for Virgil to take the stage. The crowd went even more wild than they did with Jangr.

In the stands Kane and Van have expressed their interest in this next fight. They weren't present when Virgil first fought in the preliminaries. Remi had been looking around in her seat. "Hey Anna isn't back yet!" Biggs would then start to look around himself after Remi mentioned Anna. "Yeah, You're right" The two began to worry. Remi would look to Biggs, "I'll go find her." She would get up immediately and began to rush for the stairs. "Hey wait!" Biggs shouted to get her attention. She stopped to turn to him. "Don't you want to watch Virgil's fight? I'll go look for her." Remi smiled, "it's fine," Virgil will beat this guy no problem. She'd continue on with Biggs turning back in his seat. "Please be safe you two." Biggs was reffering to Anna and Koji.

Virgil had walked out from the doorway, he'd be in awe. "Wow! There are so many people here!" He didn't notice it yesterday but, it was quite loud and there were so many people here to watch the fights. He'd be walking towards the center while looking in every direction at the crowd instead of were he was going. Soon enough he had walked right up to Kira without even realizing it. "Oh, sorry!"i He'd apologize for almost bumping into her.

The crowd had fed off of Jangr’s energy, growing much louder than before. Kira had looked around, smiling. ”They’re so filled with energy. It’s even affecting me. I can feel the adrenaline.” She’d feel a breeze come by her. It was Virgil, who almost walked right into her. He apologized for his aimless walking, to which Kira’d give him a friendly smile. ”Don’t worry about it! Hehe! Good luck out here!” Kira’d wink, walking off the platform while Tobias walked on. This time, he had been carrying a bow and a battle axe.

“Gentlemen, I don’t need to explain do I? Of course not. Now, let’s get this started.” He’d motion for the weapons to hover over to the respective owner. “Please, don’t finish this too quick.” He’d comment. It was more so directed towards Virgil, who had previously ended the match within the seconds in the preliminary. Having said that, he’d walk off the platform, leaving it to the two.

Van had crossed his arms, waiting to see what Virgil was capable of. Kane was also eager to see just how strong he was. ”I can’t wait to see this.” He smirked, all attention of Virgil below.

Kira had found herself in her booth. She raised her arm, turning to her left and then right. ”Ooookay! Are you all ready!? It’s time for one of the most anitcipated matches!” The crowd had cheered on. ”Alrighty! Begin!!!!” She swung her arm down as the horn had been blown!

As benkei had sulk over dolphy loss they did not hesitate to call the next match up "hmmmm who could be fighting now ?". Kira had called Virgil and jangr to the platform. Benkei was quite pleased since he has been waiting to see Virgil fight "I hope this last long so I can see what he can do" . Benkei starred at the crystal as they gave each other a stare down. Benkei listened closely as Kira announced jangr having transformation abilities "transformation magic? I haven't heard of such a thing in ages ".

Tobias had given both Vrgil and Jangr their weapons. Virgil had been inspecting his bow that Tobias coated. He looked up and down. Jangr had been swinging his ax around. He did it effortlessly, signifying his strength to wield this large ax single handedly. Kira would the finally make the official announcement to start the match.

Jangr wasted no time! He'd quick rush in for Virgil! As he ran forward, he'd transform himself into a cheetah beastman, one of the fastest living creatures alive. The gap between both Jangr and Virgil closed in an instant. "Now yer mine!" Jangr would shout as he slammed his ax downwards at Virgil. The latter would avoid being hit but it was strange. The young man hadn't moved yet he avoided the swift attack. "What the?? How did I miss?" Jangr couldn't believe his eyes. He'd ready another attack. This time he quickly got behind Virgil and tried to swing horizontally. Virgil hadn't moved again and yet again Jangr had missed the attack. "How the-!?" Jangr had stood there astonished yet again. It was very odd. Jangr in his fury, rushed Virgil with multiple swings. From the stands every single attack from Jangr that appeared to have been missing, actually looked like he miss judged his swings. He was always too far from his target. Virgil would smirk at Jangr. The dwarf would transform into a monstrosity this time. It was a creature with a grotesque face with a very muscular body. Two horns came from the top of it's head. The fingernails had grown three times it's regular size. fanged teeth would form. The skin was a dark green. This was a creature the looked quite fearsome. "I'm gonna kill you!" Jangr would shout as he rushed Virgil. He did seem faster and much more vicious. Jangr would swing the ax and this time Virgil had avoded it by ducking the horizontal swing. Jangr would follow up by making as fist with his free hand, spinning to gain momentum and slamming it down towards Virgil. Virgil was forced to jump and roll out of the way. The impact from Jangr's fist and the ground had shook the arena. It would even leave a crater behind. Jangr would turn to see Virgil on a knee with his bow pointed at him. The arrow was nocked. "Ha! In this form, my speed is faster than that of a beastman. I'll avoid that arrow well before it can hit me." The dwarf would say in his head. Jangr wouldn't let this scare him off. He'd immediately rush in for Virgil. As he got closer and closer Virgil had watched. "Now!" Virgil would release the arrow. Jangr smirked. He was ready to avoid the arrow however... Unfortunately for him, this arrow didn't fire at the normal speed it would regularly travel. It was much faster than the average. His eyes had widened as the arrow hit him in the shoulder. The arrow had been shot with so much force it would push Jangr back, knocking him off his feet. he'd fly several feet in the air, sliding on his back across the ground. Even though Tobias had coated the weapons so that it couldn't pierce anything, the arrow had still pierced through Jangr's shoulder.

The fierce battle had started as jangr wasted no time going in for the attack. He would swipe at Virgil with his axes back and forth but to no effect jangr's attacks would miss!. Virgil had not even moved from his position and benkei would be amazed "he is not Even trying, but his speed could be a factor". They all continued to watch as jangr continued his onslaught of attacks and transformation magic but still was no effect on Virgil as he seemed to not. Then jangr transformed into what seemed like a brute and got Virgil to finally move but to everyone surprise with the bow Virgil had he shot into jangr shoulder sending him flying back. Benkei was surprised at Virgil weapon of choice "such grace and balance with a bow with a powerful punch to boot".

Kira had watched with a perplexed reaction. She wasn’t able to understand how Jangr had been missing his attacks, without Virgil moving a muscle. ”What is going on people!? Are you seeing this!?” Kane had leaned in, watching closely. ”Impressive.” Van had leaned back, turning towards Kane. ”This must be magic.” Kane had nodded, ”It must be his magic. He cannot be moving that fast. I’d be able to see it.” Van smirked, ”If only I had seen his preliminary match.”

The battle continued, with Jangr eventually growing angry and transforming into a more monstrous beast. One of the spectators from the crowd had gasped, standing from his seat, “THAT’S A RAVAGER!!!!!! Those things are nasty!!!!!!!!” Others would turn to the man before looking back at Jangr, who was relentlessly attacking Virgil. ”He’s got Virgil on the move!!!!” In his rage, Jangr had lost Virgil, who positioned himself with his bow ready. He’d fire a shot, piercing through Jangr’s shoulder and knocking him back. The crowd couldn’t believe what they had seen!

“My my!!! Such power!” Said Palidos as he clapped in amusement. Elsa also applauded. “That’s incredible.” The Oracle, however, had a worried look on her face. ”The arrow cut right through him!!!!! Even with Tobias’ magic, it cut right through!!!!!!! Wow!!!!” The crowd had cheered on for Virgil, who was clearly the favorite.

Virgil rose up, standing with his arrow in hand at his side. Jangr has been rolling in pain from the arrow. “Ahhh!! Dammit!!” He’d been screaming as he was attempting to pull the arrow out. Finally he was able to pull it on as he rolled to his stomach. He’d slowly get up looking at Virgil. “Ya bastard! No human can shoot an arrow that fast and powerful! What did you do!” Virgil would smirk at the dwarf. ”Just added a little misra.” Virgil would speak causally not revealing too much information. Jangr would then ponder, “impossible! Misra of that scale... how could a human possess that much power!” Jangr would stand to his fight as his continued to think to himself. (Jangr explains what misra is in these parentheses. Unfortunately we don’t have the full explanation ready so for now this is here as a place holder). ”Hey you good?” Virgil shouted out to Jangr. The transformed dwarf looked to Virgil. “I’ll kill ya dead!!” The enraged Jangr would charge Virgil. The young man was avoiding each swing from the ax, easily. Jangr appeared to have the superior speed but Virgil’s reactions were very precise, as if he knew where and when Jangr would strike. Fed up Jangr would strike the ground causing Virgil to lose his balance. This would give Jangr the perfect chance to take Virgil out with a powerful strike. “Yer mine!!” With such great speed and power he’d shame the ax downwards at Virgil. ”Crap!” Virgil would say as the ax came down on him. Upon impact, it created a large dust cloud. Biggs had been looking down on to the fight. His arms were folded as he watched.

Benkei was astounded on what he was watching "his misra is off the charts and they changling magic is incredible but it seems like he just toying with him a bit". Benkei watched intently with his hands shaking "this is crazy the way he moves the way he fights his misera levels is he even human at this point....this is someone I have to beat if he makes it far". As he spoke jangr had retaliated as he finally had caught Virgil off guard and struck him down with a powerful blow that caused a dust cloud

Jangr had questioned Virgil on the strength of his shot, only to be told that the power had came from Virgil’s own Misra. Kira had stood there. Misra was very powerful, but for Kira she wasn’t capable of wielding such a power. She had looked down at her own hands before turning back towards both Virgil and Jangr. ”Incredible.....” She muttered to herself. Tobias had rubbed his beard, closing his eyes. “So that explains it. He infused his own Misra into the arrowhead, powering it even further. But it was so powerful that it, in a way, negated my own Misra.”[/color]

Kane had smirked, ”Man oh man, looks like there’s something special about this guy.” He closed his eyes, ”That guy isn’t normal.” Van’s gaze had become fixated on Virgil. ”So it seems.” They both watched as Jangr managed to close the range, sending his axe down on Virgil.

"Ooh. The kid's not half bad." Edge had been rubbing his chin as he commented on Jangr attacking Virigl. The other guards were confused. "Umm, General Kiryuu... Jangr isn't really a kid you know. He's probably older than you." One guard would say. "Idiot! I wasn't talking about the damn dwarf. Can't you even keep up?" Edge was shouting at his men. They would cower before while being confused. "Look there." Edge would point towards the arena.

The dust cloud had stared to clear up. Jangr had a large grin on his face. It soon faded slowly. From beyond the dust, emerged Virgil unscathed. "What!?" Jangr couldn't believe it. He missed a seemingly impossible attack to dodge. Virgil rose to his feet, dusting himself off. "You really surprised me there." Virgil had then stood directly in front of Jangr. The dwarf was completely shocked. He didn't move a muscle. He would simply follow Virgil with his eyes. The young man would out his bandaged arm out to Jangr,. Not even touching him, he opened his hand. Jangr looked as if he were struggling to stand. starting to drop to a knee. Virgil had placed his hand on Jangr's shoulder. There was a nervous sweat dropping from his face. "Do you understand my power now?" Virgil didn't make eye contact as he spoke. In this moment, he knew he couldn't beat Virgil. Jangr started to get angry, gritting his teeth. He turned his head towards Virgil. What he saw was no longer Virgil. It was an abysmal darkness surrounding him. A silhouette in the darkness had locked eyes with Jangr. That angered expression, faded. It was now as if he feared for his life. "I... I give up..." Jangr turned his head towards the ground. He was pacified altogether. Virgil would take his had off of his shoulder and headed for the victor's chamber.

Meanwhile, Anna had been chasing Koji throughout the coliseum. Anna had turned a corner finding Koji standing there. "Koji!" She'd walk up to the wolf pup. "Why did you run off?" She'd stop and stare. Koji wasn't alone. There was a young girl a little older looking like Anna. She'd be wearing wearing an orange and white short kimono, with a large print floral pattern at the bottom. She looked like she could be a ninja. The young girl also had lime green hair with two pig tails. The most distinguishing feature she had was the oni mask on the side of her head covering one of the pigtails. The girl had noticed Anna, "hey you! Is this your wolf?" Anna was a bit taken back but she did respond back. "Y yes." The girl walked up to Anna, full of energy. "He's such a friendly little guy. What's his name? What is it what is it?" The girl was extremely enthusiastic. It's it's Koji!" Anna wasn't used to being bombarded like this. "Koji! That's such a nice name." She turned back to the pup. Koji unfortunately wasn't looking at the two girls. He was looking elsewhere. "Oh! I'm Sylvia." The girl would reveal herself. "An- Anna."

Once the dust settled, the spectators couldn’t believe what they saw. Virgil had been standing there unscathed. There were many dropped jaws. For Jangr to miss a point-blank attack, it was unheard of. Even Kira was speechless. The dumbfounded had found themselves watching Virgil casually walk out of the smoke, extending his hand towards Jangr. Somehow, the dwarf seemed incapable of moving. He appeared to be struggling, soon dropping to his knee afterwards. “What the hell’s this?” Questioned a spectator. “What’s going on with Jangr???” Another questioned. Soon, there’d be quite a ruckus. The once proud dwarf warrior, who feared nothing, was rendered helpless and afraid. He had given up.

Kira’d continue watching in disbelief before coming to her senses. ”W-Well, that’s that!!! Virgil wins!!!!” There was a delay in the applause. People were still stuck on what had happened. Some were even afraid of Virgil. “That guy’s scary!” Said a young girl. “Yeah! I think he’s going to win it all! I just don’t see anyone competing with him.” Said another. Kira’d turn to Tobias, who was still on his Misra being overpowered. “I don’t know who this man is. But he managed to negate my Misra in some way....” Kira had looked worried. ”I don’t know. But I felt so afraid just now. That guy’s the real deal.” She’d turn back to Virgil, who was exiting the platform. Jangr had shamefully exited the platform as well, clearing it out.

In the victor’s chamber, Jobo had been holding his head. “Shit man! That guy’s no joke! I wonder if he’d like to work for me, get some real good money!” Medna had stood there shocked at what she had just watched. She couldn’t find any words to say. Nir also stood there, his gaze on the crystal still.


”Very interesting. Tell me Van, my boy, have you come to a conclusion on this guy? He’s pretty tough.” Van had been staring at Virgil’s bandaged arm, looking to his own right arm afterwards, which was both wrapped in bandages and an armor. ”Yes. I do.” From Van’s cloak, a low toned voice had spoke, ”There’s something very sinister about him. Hehe.”

As the dust had covered the field benkei had began to shiver and his heart seemed to almost stop "what in God's name was that ominous feeling?". benkei watched as the dust settled and he could see Virgil standing victorious over jangr who seem to have given up all hope "This fight was really something else that man is a pure monster in the battlefield, I need to match that strength". Kira had finally called the fight as benkei watched everyone in the room view the crystal in shock. He would look at shinji "Your friend has more power than anyone I could have ever dream of meeting ".

As Virgil had walked of and the match was called, Jangr had shouted out to Virgil. "You! You can't possibly be human with that kind of power." Virgil would stop in his tracks. "What are you?" Jangr asked. 'Don't worry. I still am a human." Virgil would smile and walk off.

In the victor's chamber, much like before, the other fighter's were quite impressed with Virgil's performance. Benkei would even comment on Virgil's power to Shinji. Unfortunately, Shinji had his sights on Greyhawk. He would completely ignore his words.

Slyvia and Anna had seemed to get along well. They would even be smiling together. "You're friends must be really strong if they're in the Five Kings Tournament!" Sylvia would say excitedly. "They are really strong!" Anna replied with eagerness. "One of them already advanced to the next round. The other should be..." Anna had paused for a moment. Sylvia would look at her confused. "Oh no! I forgot his match should be soon! Sorry Sylvia I have to go now!" Anna was panicking at the fact she forgot about Virgil's fight. Sylvia shook her head. "It's alright. Go support your friend." She'd smile back. "Come on Koji!" The wolf pup would rush with her to the colisiuem. "I hope I get to see you again Sylvi!" She'd wave and Sylvia would wave back. Sylvia would then stop and think. "Sylvi huh?" The young girl would smile.

Kira had slowly walked out to the arena, watching as Virgil made his way towards the victor’s chamber. It was time to begin the last match in the first round. She’d hold the mic to her mouth, watching the crowd. Many people were debating in the stands. With Virgil showcasing his power, some had started to believe that he’d win the tournament. ”People! People! Settle down! It’s time for our last match of the first round!” The spectators grew quiet. They had gave Kira their attention. ”Our final matchup will have the world’s strongest man! A champion of the realm! Hero of Galatia! He once stopped a raging Garlok with one arm!!!! Give it up for Herc The Mighty!!!!!!!!” She’d raise her arm, still trembling a bit from the prior battle’s outcome. But the crowd had cheered on. They had quickly set aside any thought of Virgil in anticipation of the next match. ”Against Herc, is a young princess from a sacred land! I’m honored to even announce her entry! She’s one of the three elven princesses of Olfrenhyne! Please give it up for Elaria Ulthlan The Heroine of Olfrenhyne!!!! Please make your way up, for The Five Kings await you!”

Many had cheered loudly. “No way!!!! A princess of Olfrenhyne is here!!! This is amazing!!!” Said one. “What’s a princess going to do to the mighty Herc!? Herc’s a beast!!!!” Said another. As some went back and forth with predictions, the entryway had opened up. Below, the two contestants stood alone. Herc had turned to Elaria, “You are a princess? I am honored to share the arena with you my lady!” Said Herc. Elaria’d shake her head, pulling her hood over. “Listen Herc. I’m not a princess here. Today, I am a fighter. So don’t you dare go easy on me okay?” She’d smirk as she walked up to the platform. Herc would chuckle before walking up with her. “As you wish!” The two were met with cheers from the crowd. Herc would strike his poses, grinning. “Yes!!!! I feel the energy from the people!!!! It powers me!!!! HAAAAH!” He’d flex his muscles, which Kira marvelled. ”Wooooowweeee!!! Look at his biceps!!!!” Elaria would shake her head, “You can’t be serious...”

Entering the platform was Tobias, who had Elaria’s two daggers, Emerald Twins. He’d reach the both of them and would turn to Elaria, “Okay, I enforced these two with more of my magic. It shouldn’t be able to be—“ He’d be cut off by Elaria. “Look man, I’m not that monster that just fought. There’s no way I’m doing something like that.” She smirked. Tobias would smile and nod, handing her weapons over. She’d grab them and twirl them, “Ah, back to mama.”

Van had raised his head, watching intently. Kane had picked up on this, leaning in towards him. ”You notice something? What’s up?” Kane looked back at the arena. ”No. I just met that girl last night. Elaria.” Kane’d turn back towards Van with a smirk. He’d wrap his arm around the young man, ”Oh really now?”

The arena was set. With Elaria armed, Tobias made his way off of the platform, heading to the booth. Kira had also walked off, leaving Elaria and Herc alone. ”Alrighty! We’ve got our two fighters ready to duke it out!!! Let’s see who will advance!!!!!” Kira reached her booth, entering and turning around to face both Herc and Elaria. Herc had stood there pounding his open palm. “Elven princess! Remember your words. I will not hold back!” He smiled. Elaria would jump a few times, smirking underneath her hood. “Yeah! Yeah! I remember what I said!” Kira’d raise her arm, ”Okay! Let’s begin!!!!!” The horn had been blown, commencing the start of the battle.

The two had stared each other down for a moment. Elaria lowered herself, getting into a battle stance. “Come and get me!” She’d call out to Herc, who’d nod, leaning in. “As you wish!!!” He’d take off, running towards Elaria. Once he was close enough, he’d punch downwards, hoping to hit her. But his punch was quickly avoided by Elaria, who front-flipped onto his arm, running up and delivering a kick towards his face. ”She’s fast!!!” As her foot closed in, Herc’s other hand had intercepted. “Got you!!!!” But Elaria had learned from the match in the preliminary. If he managed to grab a hold of her, she’d be in a world of trouble. With much control, she stopped her kick, jumping off with a back-flip. She’d land several meters away. “You’re not grabbing me that easy. I’m not that other guy. What was his name? Shinju?”

“It was Shinji I believe. I’m surprised you even managed to stop your kick like that.” Herc stood straight up. “You won’t get away from me this time though!” The massive man quickly ran towards Elaria, jumping up and slamming his foot down near her. The impact had caused the platform to rise as he broke through the ground, shaking the arena. Elaria managed to quickly jump on the rubble, leaping into the air and tossing one dagger through the smoke. It had hit Herc directly on the side of his knee, causing him slight pain. “Ah!! What was that?” The dagger had dropped onto the floor, causing him to look down at it. In that moment, a window had been opened for Elaria to drop down with a heel kick, which would hit Herc in the back of his head. ”Elaria is so good!!!”

Virgil had entered the victor's chamber. He had then taken a spot standing next to Shinji who was fixated on Greyhawk. "Soon." Virgil would crouch down as he spoke and sat against the stone wall next to them.

"Who was that girl?" An average sized man, appearing to be wearing a kimono with a pony tail had walked up besides Sylvia. Beside him was a much larger man, standing at about seven feet tall. He had short brown hair. He'd wear a sleeveless top revealing his muscular arms. He also had dark fitted pants on. The young girl would look to the man with a kimono with a smile. "She's my new friend." The kimono man would look to her. "Friends with a Galatian huh?" He'd say to himself quietly.

Anna had been running with Koji back towards the coliseum. It wasn't long before someone called out to her. It was Remi! "Anna! There you two are." She ran up to the two of them with haste. "Remi." Anna was surprised to see Remi here. "Hey are you two ok?" Remi asked. "Yes we're fine." Anna nodded her head. "We met this girl that was really friendly." "Oh is that so. You're gonna have to introduce us to her next time." Remi gave a smile to Anna. "Mmmhmm!" Remi eagerly nodded with a smile. "Come on Virgil started his fight already, maybe we can still catch it." Remi would gesture to Anna and Koji to follow her.

As Virgil enter the victory chamber benkei would relax and ease up as all the people who he wanted to face we're in the victory chamber and he glanced at the crystal for the next fight between herc and Elaria "so a gladiator vs a Elven princess hmmm that's new ,she is a looker as well". He looked as they were given their weapons and saw how she was given daggers "she going to be fast using those so close combat is her game" . In the moment that horn was blown as the fight had started and they finally clashed. Benkei was very interested in the elven princess by her beauty and her battle prowless

Elaria’s kick had knocked Herc’s helmet off, sending his to the ground as he bent forward from the force. As Elaria’s leg followed through, the gladiator looked up, quickly snatching Elaria’s leg. “Crap!!! You’re fast!!!!” She said. Herc would swing Elaria back, preparing to throw her her. “Sorry princess, but I’m ending this now!!!” Before he could swing her forward to toss her, he was stopped. “What in the name of the gods!?” Attached to his arm were vines that had grown from the platform. “When did those get there!?” This was an opportunity for Elaria to make an attempt to escape. She’d quickly pull herself up using her core and would slash at his wrist.

“Aaaagh!!!!” He’d release Elaria. She’d quickly plant her palm on the ground and would flip onto her feet as the vines continued to pull at Herc’s arm. “What are these!?” He’d questioned as he pulled, ripping the vines. “Don’t worry about that! You should keep your eyes on me!” The youn eleven princess moved quickly, picking up her other dagger that was dropped earlier. She’d run at Herc, who was dealing with more vines. They were growing rapidly, entangling around his arms and neck. “Where are these coming from!? I don’t understand!!!”

“Is this the power of the elves!?” Asked on spectator. “No way! Herc looks helpless out there!!!” Said another. Kira was entertained with Elaria’s tactics. She couldn’t help but smile. ”Elaria’s plants are too much for Herc! I’m not even sure he can do anything at this point!” The massive man was practically entangled all over at this point. He had been pulling and thrashing about, trying to free himself, but couldn’t break free. Elaria had continued running by Herc, suddenly turning and jumping onto his broad shoulders. “It’s no use! You’re already trapped! I got ya Herc!” The young elf smirked, jabbing at his neck with the tip of the dagger. It’d send a shock through his body, rendering him immobile. “W-What did you do to me?” Herc asked, succumbing to the vines. “I hit your pressure point. Before that though, I had dropped a few seeds when I climbed up your arm earlier. I continued laying down some seeds as I ran by you. You just couldn’t see them. I’m sorry I had to end it so quickly.” Elaria smirked, spinning her daggers and sheathing them. “I see. I guess I lose this one. Hehe.” Said Herc with a smile.

Kira would jump up and down, ”Elaria wins!!!!! Wow!!! She defeated Herc! What an upset!!!” The crowd had cheered on. “I can’t believe it! Herc eliminated first round!? Jeez!” Said one spectator. Kira’d run out to the platform, watching Elaria wave to the crowd. “Yeah!!! I’m advancing! Wooo!!!” The vines slowly pulled away from Herc, shriveling up and dying. He’d stand, grabbing Elaria and putting her on his shoulder. “SHE IS TRULY A CHAMPION!!! HAHA!” He’d grin, along with Elaria. ”Such a good sport!!!! Well people! Our first round of the tournament has just ended!! We shall begin the second round in fifteen minutes, due to the intermission! Feel free to go get some snacks! We have a Kuku wing food cart just outside!!! Remember, fifteen minutes!!!”

Kane stood from his seat, stretching. ”These matches have gone by so quickly! I hope the ones this round are longer! I want to see a good fight!” Van had been sitting there with a smirk on his face, which caught Kane’s attention. ”Now way a minute! Why are you smirking!? Hmmmmm? I never see anything close to a smile from you!” He leaned in towards Van, who closed his eye. ”No reason.” Kane would quickly cross his arms, ”Lies! It’s the girl!! She won and you’re happy for her! You can’t fool me!” Van would stand from his seat, beginning to walk away. ”I’m going to grab some snacks. I’ll be back.” Kane had watched him walk off, pointing out towards him. ”Hey!!! Don’t you dare walk away from me! I know what—Oh! Get some Kuku wings!!!

With the five minute intermission, the doorway had been opened in the victor’s chamber. If any of the contestants wished to leave, they’d be able to. Nir would quickly turn around, leaving the chamber and heading to the infirmary.