Fluttering leaves, falling petals, and calm currents. The golden dusk has been replaced by clouded nights where not even the moons can shine through. Yet, like embers in the eternal darkness, it paves the road forward even through the hail.
"Woah! Are we really in the same place!? This is actually the first time I went out late through the Imperial Palace! This is honestly pretty creepy!"
The once never ending crowds have disappeared replaced by nothing but endless roads as we went further away from the castle's entrance. So dark is the place that I almost can't see beyond the thick trees and bushes beside us while faraway in the distance of the never ending road there's a huge ray of light where the main city seems to be. Giving this place a semi-liminal vibe.
"Don't worry, I'll call in someone from the nearest station. It won't take long."
"Phew! That's a huge life saver!"
While Juha pulls out a transparent card from her watch,
*Vrooom*
Maybe it's the eerie silence but I could hear the sound of a vehicle coming closer.
"Woah! That sure is fast, here's one vehicle coming right now."
Yoo-Ah follow my gaze as she peeks over my shoulders shouting:
"Really!? Where!?"
"I haven't called anybody."
"Huh!?"
"Oh?"
"It's probably another resident of the imperial palace. Stay to the side while I try to call. Now let's see..."
*VROOM*
As the sound of engine roars even closer, I could see light speeding closer from the road. Seeing the speed it is barreling through the empty roads without slowing down as I see it jumps over some slopes and wheezing between the lights on sharp turns heading towards here.
(Whoa!)
Coming so close that I could hear the wheels screeching over the roadway and finally only stops by drifting so close,
"Wha!? Watch out!"
*Screech*
Yoo-Ah tries to pull me back and I follow along when it stopped barely after spinning around. I could see smoke from its tires while the lights leaves behind afterglows. Seeing the car closely, it is one of those super long vehicle...
(It's a limo! Now that I think about it, that's a pretty funny name. Limo...)
"Heh."
*Click*
The door opens with a lady in her late twenties wearing a black suit. Wondering if those shades she wears is a magic item, her glowing pink hair stands out like a star upon the night sky.
"Woah! You're right, Sova! Natural pink hair does exist!"
She removes her shades, revealing her pink eyes saying:
"Forgive me for the rough arrival but I'm here to pick you up as per Lady Wang Xuyin's command, Lord Sova Anmao."
"Huh!?"
(Moriz!? And where did he find someone like her!? Though she remind me of Tanwa).
"Wha! Who is that suppose to be ordering-"
*Glare*
"Eep!"
Yoo-Ah hides behind me when her eyes shine with her glare before shouting:
"WATCH YOUR TONGUE YOU LOWLY VIXEN!"
Standing taller than us she looks down on Yoo-Ah before lambasting her saying:
"Do you have any idea whose authority you're challenging!? Not even the nobles from Central dare-"
"That's enough! Who are you to scold her!"
I cut her off as she then lowers her head and back away. Bowing down she says:
"Forgive me, Lord Sova."
Seeing Yoo-Ah slowly peek her head out and Juha who's been dazed by her appearance getting her senses back I start asking:
"Well, who are you anyways?"
"Right, my name is Reyi Xingmao. I am a servant lucky enough to be tasked by my Master, Lord Nasen Zhaoyu to serve Lady Wan Xuyin. Currently I am here to bring you to the Lady."
(Come to think of it, is the gathering today? And how does he know the time and place?)
"Wait, Sova! Who is this Lady Wang Xuyin-"
"It's High Godddess Wang Xuyin for you, lowly mortal!"
"Eep!"
Hearing Reyi's anger bursting, Yoo-Ah hides behind me again. Juha walking close at to shield me also asks:
"Yeah, do you know who that is, Sova?"
I nod along saying:
"Well, yea but not that much... She... Is the lady that helped me find you when I got lost at the tower remember? The one that treat us to those free idol stuff?"
"Oh! Right! She sure is kind! I should really thank her again- wait! How did you get to know her, Sova!?"
"You're being sharp tonight, Yoo-Ah. But that's irrelevant since I got the feeling she'll bring us there anyways so the real question is, where will she be taking us? Cause, even if you don't like it, we're going to follow her to her destination."
Juha looks at Reyi and she simply answers:
"I am tasked to take Lord Sova to 3rd Hanjo street. And she did advise me to bring along any of her friends as well. As for why, Lady Xuyin will held an event in one of the rental residence there and Sova has been invited or more like agree to go."
"That's... That's where Miso will be performing! And wait, you agreed!? When!?"
"That's... I guess Moriz is definitely the one asking her."
"Huh? Who is Moriz!?"
"Ah, well..."
Realizing that I said his name outloud, I try to think of how to say it but Yoo-Ah continue saying:
"Either way! I guess if you trust her- Eep!"
*Crack* *crack* *shatter*
Feeling an uncontrollable bloodlust surging from Reyi. Through the bleak darkness, her pink eyes shines alongside her curling murderous intent that sent shivers down my spine. With her qi leaking out, the darkness seeps in while her power surge from her body as the shadows hides her face. Reyi crushes her shades when everything calms down yet the dark remain with only her glowing pink hair and the car lights remains...
Reyi calms down with her face still hidden behind the darkness, taking in the cold air before bowing down saying:
"Forgive me, Lord Sova but please refrain from speaking of that cursed individual."
"Huh?"
Reyi open her hands as the shades has now been grind to dust, she glares at me saying:
"I have no little incline or interest on his being but I do wish to know one thing. Now tell me, will you come with me or not?"
(Does she not know Moriz is Wang Xuyin? I thought the girls at the school knows. Even Qiyue and Coal too... Or maybe Moriz did something outside as well?)
I nod along saying:
"If... Xuyin is there then sure."
"Glad to hear that... Since this destruction is caused by my lack of restraint and experience I'll look past this and amend this to the royal family later."
Reyi walks towards the car door and opens it. The mist comes out with the bright flashing lights and the sight of shelves filled by beverages, refreshments, and other snacks that we cannot see everything from outside. The sight of such luxury among the great darkness is very surreal until she gesture us to get in saying:
"Now get inside, I have very little patience now."
I look at both Juha and Yoo-Ah who understandably is very suspicious and worried but I nod along saying:
"It'll be fine. I'm sure... She is a nice one. I mean she let us choose those gifts. And besides, she's the one asking Miso to perform this night."
(Though, I need to stop him if he do something fishy).
"Eh!? You can actually ask Miso to perform just like that!?"
"If you trust her than that's enough I suppose. Let's go, staying in the dark like so, is not recommended."
"I'll go in first."
Diving inside, I take the first seat, before Juha and Yoo-Ah follow after. The cold air inside feels different as the soft blue glow gives the interior a calming vibe. With a bucket of ice beside me and a bottle of sweet smelling dark green drink beside I pick it up asking:
"I can have this right?"
"Yes... Now enjoy the ride."
Reyi answers as the car shakes and I pour the brown liquid inside and put a huge glass over it saying:
"Hehe, this is nice. I wonder why Sis didn't have any of this."
(I mean is her budget that tight? Then again even her dinner table is sewn and ragged. Maybe I should buy some furnishing for the palace when I return... Gonna jolt that down)
Popping the cap, I smell the sweet scent of herbs and pour myself that drink saying,
"Thanks for the drink!"
*Gulp*
"Blegh! How can something smell so sweet be this nasty!"
(It's like... Like...)
"Wait, Sova! Tha-"
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*Thump* *thump* *thump*
"Huh?"
"There, purified the alcohol inside of hi-er. Ahem, hey, Sova, wakey, wakey."
Feeling a tap on my cheeks and a unfamiliar voice calling out to me. I open my eyes to see her dark green eye and long black hair trickling close to my face...
"Who?"
"Who else but your master, do I gotta punish you for the wrong way of addressing me?"
"!?!??"
I quickly got up shouting:
"Da Shifu!"
"Much better."
"Sova! Hum!"
As I got up, before being able to look around, Yoo-Ah came crashing down with a hug before shouting:
"Here I thought you're gonna miss the show!"
"Wha?"
Still confused and wondering what's happening. I look around and notice the giant stage ahead of us.
"We... Arrived?"
"Yup! Thank you so much, Xiwang Ssi! And you even provided me with these limited edition light sticks! I can keep them right!?"
"Of course, it's barely an inconvenience."
(I... I really need to strengthen my grip on alcohol. I don't think that the way I just knock out is normal either).
I look back and see a Moriz in his female form. Sitting with his legs crossed and huge smile saying:
"Welcome, Sova. And just on time."
"F-For what? Uh... Da shifu."
"Forsooth, your end of the agreement is in need of fulfilling. Technically speaking, this is tommorow by 1 minute. Before we leave, find a place to enjoy the show."
"Oh?"
I look around and saw Juha glaring at Cheo, and Ae while they sit at the corner with their heads down. The fire in her eyes seems like it's about to burst from her mouth but I decided to let them be and notice I'm already at the front and near the stage. The other place is an empty hall with nothing but the stage and a few seats.
"I think this place is good enough."
"Yup! But better yet, I can't believe you know someone with a black medallion! This is just so crazy! More like crazy things keep happening with you around, Sova!"
"That... I can't argue."
"Just relax you hotshot, here a refreshment to cleanse your throat."
"O-Oh, thanks Da Shifu."
"Say, what does that even mean, Sova!?"
"I actually don't know... She made me call her that."
"Heh, it means Great Teacher, Yoo-Ah Ssi. She's taking lessons from me from time to time."
"Teacher!?"
"Heh, you got quite a loud friend. Retelling me of that oompa loompa from school, wonder how's he doing? Anyways, glad to see you're actually fine."
"Yea..."
(Huh? Why is he talking like that?)
"S-So! Xuyin Ssi, please tell me can you tell me about, Sova!?"
" "Huh?" "
(What's with that suddenly?)
Both Moriz and me look at her before Moriz leans back replying:
"Honestly, not much. I only known her through her sister around a month ago. Meeting here is completely a coincidence."
"Eeh!? You have nothing at all!?"
"Wait, Yoo-Ah why do you want to know-"
"Well, I do know something from what his sister told me."
"She did!? Um... Da shifu?"
(When!? Wait, more like Sis Yuwei talk to people about me!??!??)
"What is it!? What is it!?"
"Believe it or not, Sova's pretty ancient with hi-er social life, so she is more fond of physical contact for praises. So giver her head pats, and lots of hugs like you do now."
(Really!?)
"Already on it! Hum! Hum! That's pretty cute!"
Moriz ruffles my hair while Yoo-Ah hugs me close and I realize...
(I think he might be right. I do like head pats).
Letting the head pats continue on, I realize,
"Wait, where is Daniel, Da Shifu?"
"Oh? He fell asleep already along with Dinner."
"I see-"
"Dinner!? Who the hell names someone dinner!?"
Yoo-Ah interrupts when Moriz smirks uncross his legs and lean forward saying:
"I do, and I stand by that if that kid didn't take a liking to it."
"Eep!"
Yoo-Ah hides by diving in my chest when Moriz backs away saying:
"Anyways, Miso Ssi is about to perform, here's some popcorn."
*Psssh*
Moriz throws a bucket filled with puffy seeds as the stage is filled with mist. With Yoo-Ah sneaking a peek at the stage, I tilt my head replying:
"Popcorn? This is one weird food Da shifu."
"You never had popcorn? Oh yeah, never mind. There's none here. Try it! It's coated with exclusive Owlian Caramel, so it's very sweet."
"Sweet you say! Thank you very much Da Shifu!"
*Munch*
(Sweet! What is this!? Caramel he said? I should ask Sis if she can find this!)
Picking one at a time, Moriz stops me saying:
"No, Sova, you eat like this!"
He plunge his hand inside and grabs a handful before chomping it all down and seeing such a wild way, I follow suit.
"Ohm! Nom! It's like eating chips! But sweeter Da Shifu!"
Seeing Yoo-Ah who slowly lets go to look at the stage, I share it with her saying:
"You gotta try some, Yoo-Ah."
"No, Sova! I can't eat while I cheer on, Miso! Look! There she is!"
Seeing Yoo-Ah shout, I could see a silhouette appear from behind the mist slowly approaching when the light flashes.
(Oh, I get to see Miso in person).
The mist vanish in a heartbeat and the first thing that caught my sight is her calm smile and doll-like face. Wearing a cute stage dress and costume props that make her look like those fairies with no wings as her eyes gleam bright brown. Her presence reminds me of Rana in a lot of sense since her presence is very faint for me just like how I met Rana.
Pointing high, she then points forward and barely noticable is her smile twitching as she saw us. The music plays and that calm smile change to a much more genuine as then starts singing.
"Miso! Go! Go!"
Yoo-Ah flails her arms widly and I wonder if this is how idol fans go and remember how the audience was when I watch from the VIP sit with Moriz.
(They really are fanatical).
Feeling a hand on my shoulders, I look back seeing Moriz yanking me back asking in Runcian saying:
"How about we leave her alone and have some private chat."
"About what, Da Shifu?"
"Just some chats between man."
"Count me in Da Shifu!"
"Kinda weird to say that in female form. But... Haah..."
Moriz leans back with his arms wide resting at the backs of his seat. Our voices drowns with Miso's performance and his eyes goes down asking:
"So, how's that mission I gave you?"
I nod exitingly replying:
"Yup, I did it! da Shifu"
"You did? With who?"
"Her, Da Shifu."
I look at Yoo-Ah and he follow my gaze before I turn back saying:
"And she blush, so that works right, Da Shifu!?"
He points at me and makes a thumbs up replying:
"Hoho, you do got it within you. Nice... (Shit)."
"Hmm?"
"Ah, yes, I doubt they pick up anything malicious. Anyways, I got your second mission on the go... More like I think I don't think I have much to teach you honestly."
"Huh!?"
"I mean not counting your looks but you're pretty much more a chad than me probably. Not only did you get naked in a public female bathroom but nobody even notice a thing and you probably have many people helping you as well. Your manliness level sure has risen up. Well, maybe the story will be different if you look different but you did it none the less."
"B-But-"
"No, your looks are fine. It doesn't change you got those dangling in between since it is all natural... You know what, I got it!"
"Oh?"
"We can do it together, this will be the ultimate test for proving your charm!"
"Oh!?"
"Picking up ladies."
"Picking them up, Da Shifu? I'm sire I can easily lift-"
"Not that literally you fool! Pick up, as in asking them out for a date."
"D-Date!? B-But isn't that only to people you really like, Da Shifu?"
"Oh~ you're just so sweet. I can't tell you."
"From what?"
"Heh, if dating is pretty intense I wonder what acts do you consider embarrassing? Kissing?"
"That and... Hand holding I suppose Da Shifu."
"Hooh~ aren't you a cultured one. I like that answer. You pass that one."
"Huh?"
(Culture again... Maybe I should ask Abe about it in a bit more detail. Come to think of it, ehy is hand holding more embarrassing than cuddling?)
In the midst of my thoughts, I check on Juha who is silently watching Miso with Cheo and Ae while they're still lowering their heads. Meanwhile, Yoo-Ah is more than frantic as she stands to cheer for Miso who's dancing with moves that is not only interesting to watch but... Cute?
Wondering about the missing Daniel, I also wonder,
"Oh yea, where's Kitten? Is he with you? And is he asleep as well, Da Shifu?"
"Yup, he decided to live with me when he found out I was living in the tower while he lived in some shack and he just couldn't accept it. As of now, he's tired after preparing his ingredients so I think he just found his new passion. But man! Sova, life truly is great when you got connections. Ah, and here I was worried that all those good deeds are never getting paid off, but look at me now. Free luxury, free dishes, free bitches- I mean idols. Well, either way, why not enjoy the show."
"Right, she is like the best in the peninsula right, Da Shifu?"
"Yup! Not only the twin peninsula but internationally popular as well. Her merchandising agency and foreign market is just going bananas."
"Don't know what that is, but that's amazing, Da Shifu?"
"It sure is."
We both look at Miso who's performing and before long my head was stuck, locked as the beat drops and the song becomes louder as Miso's walk at the air and dance as if she's flying and I can't help but remember how Rana fights back against that demon... So similar yet not at the same time.
"She really does feels so similar to Rana- eep!"
Feeling my bones tickle, I realize Moriz has somehow press his chin against my shoulder with a smile replying:
"I commend you for noticing."
Moriz gets down and sits beside me to look closer before saying;
"I guess what you said about meeting Rana really isn't false. I really need to dig more onto you."
He sits beside me as I realize the height difference even as we sit side by side before he says:
"Have you ever wonder how she is so popular and standing out despite so many, millions maybe hundreds of millions of idols out there? Where some is definitely more popular and sometimes cuter?"
"Not really-"
"Hush now! Don't ruin the flow! Follow along."
I sigh and reply with,
"I guess I do, Da Shifu?"
"Heh, good, one of the reasons she is so popular is simply because she is related to Rana. Well, more specifically Rana was granted gifts from her people. From my digging, Miso is actually one of the direct descendants of these ancient towers scattered around-"
"Forgive me Da Shifu but I think I'm gonna stop listening to you for tonight."
"Huh?"
I abruptly cut Moriz before saying:
"I have enough things in my mind and I don't want to know that for now, Da Shifu. Just let me watch, I like her dance."
"Heh, didn't know you could be grumpy. Okay then."
Seeing Miso dance while Yoo-Ah fanatically cheer her on, I start to wonder about what's ahead of me now.
(After I did what Sis told me, what will I do? Can I just ask someone to send me there?)
I wonder to myself and glued my eyes to Miso who seems to sparkle and shine the more she dances. Like polishing a diamond, her dances carve out her moves while she seem to wave to us.
(Idols huh...)
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[Extra]
Snow falls among the coastal province of Rikyeo yet tye lush rich shores of Rikyeo still blooms with their unique winter blooms. Cold winds flow to the sea where the 2nd largest city of the northern peninsula walled its gates for their final defense.
Located just outside of Juja, the Capital of Ri, is an army numbering around 600 thousand. Thinly yet strategically placed across the plains and slopes while setting their camps and posts outside. While Ri has mobilized most of the city's population and amassed a mighty army of, 3 million.
To their ports, the last of their navy numbering 300 thousand ships helplessly stood against the blockading 400 thousand air ships that blackens the sun and instill terror to those who can see the lines upon lines of steel and fire waiting to drop above them.
One side a colorful army bearing the emblem of a phoenix rising around a sword signalling the new flag of Geom, and at the opposite is the city flying the flag encrusted with 12 crosses in a shape of a eight headed star belonging to the people of Ri yet everyone can tell even with the superior numbers Ri now stands alone as the noose on its neck slowly tightens.
Just a few kilometers away from the tall walls of Ri rests the capital ship of the whole army below and armada above easily dwarfing the capital city as if a fortress has just dropped from the sky. At one of the halls the highest ranking officer gathers with two chair missing it's occupant.
"Haah, it seems I can't relax until I completely conquered the entire upper half it seems. Forgive my impatience but mind laying out the plans now, Lord Kokkan nim?"
The King of Geom a man name Geom Si-Ka asks while his partner Commander Hak sits beside him replying:
"My king, please. We should wait for the Silencer to arrive, he is the flag bearer after all."
"That may be true but thanks to our enemy's hasty acts, they force us to completely wipe them out. Peace is never an option for them."
The man wearing the black feather cloak nods replying:
"No, he's right. I'll lay the plans for the siege now. The Silencer will be here in a few days and the moment he arrived we would have already tear down their walls."
Kokkan the supreme commander in name raise his arms and panels float across the large projector and spread across the high ranked officers as he then says:
"And besides, I am not so cruel as to let the enemy suffer as some families has already commited mass suicide as we speak for the fear of falling to us. Then again I suppose their early propaganda and our crushing victory came to bite them. I'm sure you want that as well, don't you?"
"..."
"The plans is already laid before the files I have distributed. Review them and voice your opinion, just a reminder Sword King, you will be the one to kill the king of Ri while the Silencer will face his remaining 3... No, 2 Shields-"
"Forgive me for cutting but... Isn't this simply just bombarding the city while we just stood outside catching stragglers?"
"That's right, why waste precious lives when we can just shoot them to kingdom come-"
"Sigh... Hold it, black wing, I'll be honest here. Are you sure this will end well? I'm not worried about the enemies infront but what will come after from above. Heaven won't sit still and I see no plans for in case of their intervention."
One of Kokkan's aide that come along comments, and another nods along and continue saying:
"Even if our army remains intact and we somehow secure the city to fight back. Even if we somehow win intact, 600 thousand is a bit too little compared to the millions that we usually use back in Heaven."
"..."
Kokkan closes his eyes and then sits back replying:
"The Empress told us to leave that to them. We will know what to do when the time comes cause as for now, we'll be calling the Silencer."
"Silencer this, Silencer that, haah! All of you sound like broken records!"
*Crash*
Pressing his feet above the council table, pushing all the drinks down before saying:
"Yeah, yeah, I get it, Silencer guy is important but more importantly, where the hell is this hyped up War God I heard a lot!?"
Everyone stare at him, being the youngest among the already young bloods around. A boy still in his teens his baby face and small stature screams he doesn't belong in the battlefield at all. The uniform, medal, pad, and vermillion sword only make him look like he's simply cosplaying.
Leaning back he rest his arm on his stomach before continue saying:
"This room is filled with newbies and I can only wonder if this is nothing but a playground for us to test our blade? We really need a proper veteran here."
Kokkan shake his head sighing before saying:
"Sigh... You're not wrong but if I have to say where he is. I suppose he is in..."
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"Eeeh!? Sova! What is the meaning of this!? And your hair!"
"When did you have the time for this!?"
"Um... Yoo-Ah... How do I explain..."
"Legends!" "Legends!" "Legends!" "Legends!" "Legends!" "Legends!" "Legends!" "Legends!" "Legends!"
The crowds roar to our group name outside as we don our mask while I die my hair. I look back at the panicking Yoo-Ah who's standing with Miso and Juha who's holding Ae in her arms as to hold her back saying:
"Honestly speaking, Xuyin manage to sneak in a day before you guys saw me wake up and kidnap me here to hang out."
"That makes no sense! And you actually woke up a day before and that huge lady actually manage to sneaked pass-"
"Hey, Sova! Come quick! The match is about to start!"
"Be right there! I'm sorry Yoo-Ah but just watch me. I am simply bound to this! Be back in a whiff."
(Or Moriz will probably do something worse than in the forest!)
Wearing my mask, I run out alongside the others when I notice Daniel standing beside me. He took the time to sleep early so that he can play for tonight... Or should I say early morning. After the performance Miso did, hours easily pass and it's the early morning where the sun hasn't rise.
Wondering where the cheer is coming from, I look at Moriz who is still in his woman form waving at the cheering audience asking:
"What's with all the cheers? Didn't we have no fans before?"
"Oh, actually, He... She... It and I decided to do some practice matches in the days before our second round and what do you know, we have attracted the attention of many. You may not know them but some of the Heroes of the Confederation and the prince is here to watch."
Cheo points at the tall seat above everyone and across the referee's stand. There a large veranda with a roof where many people are sitting on expensive chairs and looking with anticipation, some of them are familiar people like Prince Seyong, Hon-Kwon, and Hwang-So.
"Be prepared, Sova. Just like us, we're about to fave an unexpected dark horse."
*Hooong*
As soon as Moriz said that, the trumpets burst out as the announcer shouts:
"What is up everybody! Going back to the second round! We are back again as the anchors of this tournament, for those who don't know, I'm Wei and she is..."
"Sana! We are never before so happy to receive so many honoured guest tonight and our international views has sky rocketed on our last round too! And today not only the new Governor and the major sponsor Lord Hwong-So gracing us with their presence but also and most notably, the Senior Prince, Lord Yeon-Seyong nim and another Hero of the Coalition, Lord Hon-Kwon nim! Bring cheers as the Gods has grace us their presence people!"
*Yeaaah!*
"But tonight is a special night! This tournament is full of where unknown names keeps popping up and defeating the most promising commanders like how the Legends beat Team Ergante or how their new challenger wiped the floor with Lord So-Yong and his adjutants!"
Hearing their comments, I could see Hwong-So's face darken while Hon-Kwon who's sitting beside lean closer with a huge smug gesturing him with his hands to hand over something.
(Hoh? If I remember correctly, didn't he make this tournament so his grandson could play? And to think he lost on the first round).
"And now two of those black horses will fight to test their mettle! Coming in our favourite group who's been making legends themselves by also defeating the fan favourites Guardians recently! Welcome the awaited Legends!"
The spotlights soon dawn on us as we are push to the limelight where Daniel hides behind me while holding my hands close. Meanwhile, Cheo seems to look away from where the VIP's are rubbing his stomach and Moriz rides in the fame sending kisses to the audience.
"Now the other dark horse that has sweep this kingdom like the roaring tides!"
Our spotlights vanish as the entire stadium darkens while only few lights shine across the audience.
"Their leader retells the legend of the almighty titans! He is unbeatable! Unstoppable! And Unmatched this past few days to gain their fame like the Legends! Welcome the self proclaim...!"
With such loud announcement, fire burst from outside the ring like pillars shooting towards the stars brightening the entire stadium.
*BOOM*
Hearing a loud explosion from outside the stadium walls, a massive silhouette enters from between the pillars with people sitting on his shoulders. As his figure comes closer, I realize his size keeps growing and,
*CRASH*
"Titans!"
Seeing multiple figures jump down the massive giant who could easily climb out the deep fields at our centre. I can't help but gasp seeing two familiar faces among the 4 even when they all wear their mask. A distinct man in his teen with black messy hair making a moody gaze at the giant and a girl with golden eyes shining behind her party mask waving towards the crowds. It's a face I haven't seen in a while, Eun-Yong and Ha-Yeon...
"What the fudge are they doing here!?"