Well…what can I say? I never thought in my lifetime I would be wearing a formal tuxedo
Earlier today I received an invitation to attend a party. One which will have the kings and most important representatives of every country present in it, along with the schools' administrative staff.
The party was held at a grand palace that almost resembled a castle. It was a bit far from the stadium as I was taken there via carriage. The entrance was decorated with statues of knights and priestesses.
The door opened as soon as I exited the carriage, it was similar to the one that Yuna and I took on our little tour.
There were servants at the door ready to take the coats or vests of any who offered them.
A red carpet was spread from the entrance to the inside of the castle.
While important-looking people were passing by. Probably they must have an important position in society some of the invitees were students from different schools.
They too were wearing tuxedos and dresses with an emblem representing their country.
Entering the great hall that turned out to be divided into four main parts with each part having multiple tables and the flag of their country on them and hang on the walls of the hall.
There was a second floor to the hall that was overviewing the bottom floor. It was also divided into four parts. With each part having expensive-looking decorations and luxuries looking chairs. Near every chair were multiple royal knights wearing the corresponding emblem of every country.
Food was neatly presented in a large table in the middle of the hall like a buffet. You could see some people carrying their plats and taking some of the food there but not everyone was interested in that.
People from different Countries were eyeing the participants from every school.
I noticed a few gazes dropping on me but still the one who was having the most attention was obviously the little girl from earlier.
It seems that after that unprecedentedly fast victory she has pulled another achievement.
Apparently, Alikh managed to beat Astora they won with one of the soldiers taking down the enemy leader.
They lost 2 soldiers but still took down 3 soldiers and the leader while one enemy survived.
So they won the following: 5 points for the leader, 4 points for the surviving enemy soldier. 6points for the enemy fallen soldiers making a total of 15 but minus 4 points for losing 2 soldiers. Making a total of 11 points.
The next game was Astarte vs. Alikh. However this time the little girl took a different approach. Instead of aiming directly to the leader she alone eliminated every single participant from Alikh without the interference of any of her team members. The victory took no more than 4 minutes.
She probably was trying to say that she could have defeated the leader anytime she wanted and this was her way of showing the difference between the two schools. They scored 13 points making their total points into 44 points. 29 of the first victory against us 2 from the race and 13 from the game against Alikh.
We had to fight one more time but this time against the team that lost. It was Astora. The winner was aloud half the points they could score against each other. However this time without the nullification perk. Meaning that this time if team A took down a member of team B then team B took down another member of team A both teams will gain 2 points. But in the end, the total score will be halved. The leader, however, is now worth 6 points.
So what happened was we ended up mopping the floor with the Astorian team…I mean our guys were scary. Especially Vessma once she woke up from her state. She was furious.
Our team took an offensive approach to this game. Vessma used her Stone golem to trample over the small forest burning it to a crisp. This was enough distraction to the enemy team for them to notice the approach of Zeles that blinked behind two of the Soldiers and sent them flying with an A-class spell.
He conjured a wind dragon at point-blank range right behind the back of the two unsuspecting students.
Before his team members could even retaliate their leader was taken down by Vessma.
She was inside her golem and summoned a great hammer. It was made of molten rocks and emitted enormous amounts of heat.
The strike was aimed at the flank of their leader it was a one-hit kill. Well, he dropped unconscious thanks to the barrier that was nullifying deathly blows but still it looked very painful.
So…back to where I was now.
The little girl from Astarte was swarmed by some high statured members of society. Noble looking people.
I even saw with them a man who was wearing a kimono with a cloak on top of it that had the fire dragon clan symbol on it.
They are probably trying to gain favor from the little girl or even try to recruit her into their household.
I took a look near the center of the hall where I noticed Shiki who was also swarmed however his audience was a bit different. It was filled with girls…I am not envious but that bastard was just a few hours ago seething with rage when our team lost and now he is on cloud seven flirting with every girl in sight…dam what a lucky…Ahem, what a bastard…
Then she entered. She looked divine, a true portrait of beauty and elegance. She walked in confidence making everyone turn his gaze to score a glimpse from this splendor.
She wore a white dress the same as her hair color. She had an orchid-like flower as a pin, it elegantly managed her hair like a bun.
The dress was exposing a large section of her back as for its bottom part it had a knitted sky blue wyrm. That circled the bottom of the outfit. The dress was exposing a dangerous section of her cleavage but it never made her look indecent, no. it even further enhanced her elegance.
She was walking toward me…
I could feel the gazes of everyone in the hall turn hostile once she was in front of me.
She looked a bit bashful as she had a small tint of red on her cheeks. She opened her mouth trying to say something but she was interrupted by the sound of loud trumpets.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMAN MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE"
It was the same voice of the announcer from the tournament.
"On behalf of the people of the neutral zone Quietus. I am the lord of this zone my name is Burgas Koldich the sixth and I hereby welcome you to the fifty-second Grand tournament."
Everyone turned to face the man that claimed to be the lord of this region he was standing on a small platform that was hanged in the air via magic. I never would have thought that the owner of this land is the same guy that was commentating all day long on the tournaments…are they in need of staff that badly…
"Today and like every year the kings and lords of the four free great countries have gathered to celebrate this event. They are here to witness the promising youths that each country has elected to represent them. For all that have participated and for all that will do so tomorrow, be honored to have such persons watching every victory you make and every fall you rise from. However due to security measures only their representatives will attend this party as for them they will be staying in their lodges and attending the party via crystal transmission"
When he finished his speech a figure appeared in the zone that was reserved for the people of Alikh. The royal knights bowed and let the man sit on the throne.
"From Alikh and on behalf of King Ardous Elior his son and only heir Ardous Giive"
He was a tall man probably in his early twenties, he had a small goatee with black hair that was cut short.
He wore a very expensive looking attire as his twin-tailed vest was clearly made of the most expensive fabric.
People started murmuring while some girls started awing from looking at that man's face.
I bet this guy can give Shiki a run for his money when it comes down to skirt-chasing.
The man waved and sat down as his royal knights took back their position from having to bow to their prince.
"From Astora Representing the King Claudius Vondaze the minister of defense Gligan Brisht"
An old man walked in. he had a large scar on the left side of his face that cut through his eye as it was covered by a glass looking eye patch. He too wore high class looking clothes but probably not as much as the one made for the Alikhian prince.
This man didn't bother to wave as he sat directly into his chair.
"From Alsa. The representative of the clan coalition of the city of Alsa the blazing fire dragon clan head, the Dragon General Ryoka Gaz."
The old man entered. He wore the same Kimono I saw him with the last time and over it, he wore a cloak with the words Undying flames on the back. His white beard can't but make him look more intimidating as not a single soul in the audience spoke once he entered. The presence he emitted demanded respect.
Once he sat down everyone sighed in relief.
"Euhh…Okay…Now finally the Last but not least the representative of the King of Astarte Queen Elianor Lamina wife of King Bistor Lamina"