Having Kirt, Reina and Gino finish facing off Niahl, the next fight would be the fourth fight already. After that, only three more left including my fight, huh?
"So, who will be going next?" Niahl asked. Forth went down the stage, as he tilted his glasses like usual.
He spoke, "Since I lost to Gino earlier, I will be taking the battle, this time. It's fine right?" as he looked at us who were at the audience seat.
"Yeah!" We nodded, as we waved to him. "Then…" Niahl mumbled.
…
Gino yawned. "Hey, where is Kirt by the way?" he asked, as he sat down between me and Russell.
Did he remember Kirt, because he was feeling drowsy?
"I bet he's in his room" Reina answered, as she looked at Gino from behind. "Want me to check him out?" Russell asked.
Anna nodded, "It might be better. Maybe Kirt-kun is awake, already" I yawned. "No, I doubt it. Surely he's still sleeping" I stated.
"Right, right!!" Gino agreed, as Reina nodded. "If you say so…"Russell and Anna mumbled, and they looked at the stage.
I smiled softly, before I looked up the sky.
The sky is a bit dark. "Will it snow more, perhaps?" I mumbled to myself, before looking down at the stage.
It's cold… Winter really isn't my friend.
Kirt woke up. "Achoo!" Kirt sneezed, as he looked at the window. "Sleepy…"Kirt mumbled, before he went back to sleep.
I get the feeling of being listless, thanks to the cold weather. But can you stay awake for one more whole arc, like you did back on the Royal battle Arc?
Well, can't blame you. After all, that's your character, Kirt Yulirken.
Forth tilted his glasses. "Don't you think it is hard to wield a heavy sword, like that with such body, lad?" Niahl smirked.
"I wish that you don't underestimate me, Niahl" he glared at Niahl, with the sword leaned on his back.
Niahl smirked, "Then let me ask about your Element"
"My Element can change the state of something, but there are certain things I need to do for that to happen" Forth started.
He continued, "For example. To make ice, I must first make water with a craft magic, next I need to boil it with fire that I also a craft magic"
Forth noticed the confusion on Niahl's face, so he cleared his throat
"Well, to say it simply, my Element allows me to quickly change the state of things" he rephrased.
Niahl was still a bit confused, but he nodded.
As the battle started, Niahl felt something warm beneath him and he saw the snow below him turn into hot water.
Soon, a strong gust of wind blew Niahl's bangs, from below. "Cold..!" Niahl sneeze, as he shivered while he hugged his self.
"Life has three states…" Forth mumbled, as he took one step forward.
He slowly closed his eyes. "Solid, Liquid, and Gas. One by one, let me change it, by the flow of the destiny…"
"Chaîne de Glace!" Forth shouted, as the wind that blew past Niahl turned into ice chains, and binded his wrists and ankles. "Wha-!" Niahl groaned, as he shivered from the cold.
"Take this!"
Forth jumped as he wielded the heavy sword, which had ice covering its blade, with two hands.
"Vrontés..!" Niahl whispered, as the ice chain broke and he hastily jumped behind to dodge the attack from Forth. "Phew! That was close lad!" Niahl said, as he grinned.
Forth tilted his glasses. "What a jumpy old man you are…" he mumbled. "You damn kid, did you just call me old man!" Niahl complained.
"Is that where you need to retort?" Gino mumbled, as he laughed.
Niahl glared at the ground. "You leave me choice. You know that I hate being called old man, yet you did! Astrapí!" he stated, as a flash of light was seen on his right hand.
He threw it on the air, causing a function like a flash bang to hide him.
"Ugh!" Forth groaned, as he closed his eyes. "Hehehe! Trómo sti gi! " Niahl shouted, as he punched Forth's abdomen with his left hand.
When, Niahl was about to punch him once again, this time Forth managed to stop him, with his sword.
Enduring the pressure, Forth tighten his grip and pushed Niahl back. Before Niahl could even do anything, Forth was already sprinting to his strike zone.
Niahl grunted, "Oh no!" as he realized he won't be able to dodge Forth's attack, leaving him with the option to stand still on his position.
Since, Forth was shorter than Niahl he will only be able to hit Niahl from below.
From a crouching position, Forth swung his sword as if he was swinging a baseball bat, and hit Niahl's OOO.
I, Russell, Gino and Qhuial, who was watching quietly, frowned, while Reina laughed quietly and Anna looked down, with a worried face.
"It hurts!" Niahl shouted. He fell on the ground, as he holds his OOO. "Haah…" Forth sighed.
Surely, he had no intention to do so, but Forth was only be able to reach that… so please forgive him, Niahl.
We all understand your feeling.
…
"Ah! My eyes still hurts!" Gino grumbled, as he rubbed his eyes. "Me too…" Russell agreed, as he did the same.
Reina laughed, "He totally deserves what he got. But, still, a fine adult getting his OOO hit by a kid…Pfft!"
Don't say such vulgar word, aren't you a noble lady, a princess to add? Also, give Niahl a rest, please.
The guy's all withered now.
"Well, we have gone through 4 battles now, the remaining ones who haven't fought yet are Russell-kun, Anna-chan and Ed-kun! So, who's going first you three..?" Niahl asked.
He just finished his rest on the ground after Forth had it his OOO, now he's already asking for the next duel?
Good grief.
Should I go now?
I spared a look at Russell and Anna. I smiled softly, as I saw them two fidgeting while they clenched their fists.
Nah, I'll pass! After all, I've got no confidence to defeat their enthusiasm. I'll stay low for now, I still want to savor the seat, after all.
I put down my right hand that I was about to raise, to my side.
"I'll be going last, Niahl!" I stated, as I raised my right hand. "Okay" Niahl grinned, as he looked at the other two.
That grin, was he happy to hear he'll fight me last?
I sighed. Really, you are throwing too much expectation to a normal 12 year old kid, like me…Niahl.
Niahl smiled at the two of them, "So you two, have you decided? Whether to go first or next?" he asked them.
"I'll be g--!" Russell was cut off, with Anna's energetic response. "Me! I'll be going first!" She stated, as she raised her right hand.
We remained silent for a second, before we gasped and shouted. "Eh?!!"