Chapter 45
The day of the tournament the Ruby kingdom has gotten livelier than ever. The streets were full of people, children are running around with the a mini-flag replica of the Ruby kingdom to show their support.
Commoners, Nobles and even merchants are all talking about the tournament, particularly at who will win the tournament.
The hunting tournament is only held every seven years, so everyone no matter what your status is eagerly awaiting for this day.
"Have your heard? All the crown princes of the seven kingdom will be participating this tournament!" One of the vendors stated to another vendor near him.
"Yes, one of my friend who works as a palace guard said they have started arriving last week!"
"I would bet my money on the PenPen twins of the Alexandrite kingdom!"
"How could you support someone who is not from your kingdom?" The vendor snorted at his colleague.
The vendor huff is chest and pointed his nose upward to show pride. " I have the right to support anyone I like! Besides the PenPen twins is super cool--- AW!" His wife who was listening to their conversation gave her husband a smack on the back of the head.
"PenPen twins? Ha! Our prince Lionel would eradicate the other contestants! I'm sure he will be this tournament's winner."
"Tell him Mary! HAHAHA! I can't wait to see our prince win!"
On the other side of the kingdom, the candidates for the tournament are all ordered gathered to the hall of the Emperor Palace.
"Waah!!! Its too early!!" Tria one of the PenPen twins whined as they walked towards the hall.
"Tri, watch your attitude. Remember where you are." Trex her twin brother saud to her, reminding her to mind her attitude.
Tria pouted. "But its too earlyyyyyy." She mumbled.
When they arrive at the hall, some of the other candidates where already there.
And immediately Tria's eyes landed on a handsome silver haired boy.
Its as if she saw a new shining purest piece of Alexandrite stone. She blushes at the sight of him and her heart is beating like she just ran a marathon.
"Tria? Are you ok?" Trex asked his sister after seeing her all red.
"Y-yes." She answered clenching her dress with her head looking down not wanting anyone to see her red face.
"Ok. If you said so." Trex answered.
Tria then tried looking at the silver haired boy once again but this time he was talking to another guy, Tria gasp in shock at how handsome the other guy is aswell.
When it comes to appearance they were complete opposite but how can a complete opposite be so equal in looks?
The silver haired guy has silky white skin with blue ocean eyes, while the guy he was talking to has light brown skin with green eyes.
But no matter how opposite their appearance is, they were both breathtakingly handsome.
They way they stand and their aura of authority just add to their charisma.
[I want them.] Tria thought. Then just as she was glancing the two handsome guy another walked in.
He has black hair, black eyes and just like the others his aura shows authority.
He was handsome aswell but for some reason Tria didn't feel anything for him.
She didn't saw him as shining alexandrite stone like the other two. So she just decided to ignore him and continued on glancing at the two shining shimmering stone she found.
But as she was looking at them she couldn't help but notice that they were looking for someone.
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"Jaljiz!" From the distant Jaljiz heard a familiar voice calling for him.
He looked to see who it was and sure enough it was his friend. "Kaleb." He stated.
Kaleb smiled at him with his two hands at the back of his head.
"Are you excited for the tournament?" Kaleb asked. "No. You?"
"I'am. It is my first time competing at such a large tournament." Kaleb answered.
"That's so like you." Jaljiz answered.
Kaleb noticed that Jaljiz kept on looking at the hallway double large door.
He looked at him confusedly. "Are you waiting for someone?"
Jaljiz then smiled, something that Kaleb dont see his friend do so often.
"You could say that." Jaljiz answered.
"Who?"
"You'll know."
"Tsk."
The two of them continued on talking about their kingdom's well fare, without realizing that the other patticipants started coming in one by one.
Minutes passed and almost everyone was all gathered in the hall.
"I'll talk to you later, Jiz. I need to talk to my team." Kaleb stated, Jajiz just nodded in response.
"Goodluck, cant wait to beat your entire team." Jaljiz responded, Kaleb just chuckled.
"You wish." He said before flipping off Jaljiz and walking away.
Jaljiz just shook his head with a smirk on his face he flipped him off aswell.
When Kaleb left, a girl then approached her. She has bright colored pink hair, purple eyes, pointed small nose and heart shape face.
She was covered in all sort of jewelry from her head to her toe, she was wearing this huge pink ball gown covered in Alexandrite stone.
[Is she going to a ball or something?] Jaljiz thought.
"Hello my name is Tria---" before she could even finish her introduction, Jaljiz just turned his back at her and simply walked away.
She was left dumbfounded at Jaljiz's action, even the other contestants were stunned.
'Is that Prince Jaljiz?'
'He is what the rumor say. Cold as ice.'
'Well what did you expect? He's the crown prince of the biggest kingdom.'
'Did you see what he did?'
'Shhh. Look at Princess Tria---so embarrassing.'
Tria who was left dumbfounded clenches her fist in embarrassment. But no matter how embarrass she is she couldn't bring herself to hate the the guy who just ignored her.
Instead she admired her even more, his bad boy type attitude attracted her even more.
"Tria." She looked at her brother almost in tears.
And because her brother loved her dearly, he went to Prince Jaljiz.
"Hey. Isn't it a bit rude to ignore someone who's introducing themselves to you?" He stated, Jaljiz looked at him with a stoic expression not even a bit interested.
"Who are you to acquire my attention?" Jaljiz answered, staring menacingly at Trex.
Trex flinched at the overwhelming aura that Jaljiz is displaying, he couldnt help but took a step back.
Tria who was watching was amazed at Jaljiz's dominant aura. In the kingdom of alexandrite her and trex is considered one of the most powerful ones.
To think she would meet someone with this intense aura outside of their kingdom is truly outstanding.
Trex gulp a few times to gather his confidence. When he was about to say something the two large door opened.
Revealing the last contestant participating on the tournament.
Everyone stared with amazement at the person who just arrived.
They all gasps audibly upon seeing the rumored Viosta child.
With her unique red hair, and red eyes everyone's attention is on her.
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"Leonna are you sure you have everything you need?" Leon asked Leonna.
"I think so?" She looked at her bag twice to see if everything she needs for the tournament is there.
"First aid kit?" Leon asked.
"Check."
"Water?"
"Check."
"Medicine?"
"Check."
"Food?"
"Check."
"Weapons?"
Leonna tapped her waist band to show her dad the pair if daggers he got for her.
Leon sigh deeply, worried for his daughter's safety.
Leon then hugged her, "stay safe....please." Leon said.
"Don't worry I will." Leonna answered before going in the carriage.
"I'll see you at the field." Leon said.
Just like anybody who were participating on the tournament Leonna is required to go to the Emperor's palace hall.
Leon wanted to come but its strictly prohibited. No matter what power he hold there will always be rules to follow.
Jace and Brion were the one who will escort her until they arrive at the palace.
"My lady, do your best!" Jace stated pumping Leonna up.
"Thank you Sir Jace." Leonna answered sweetly.
"My lady please stay safe." Brion said worriedly.
Leonna smiled at him and tanked him, she is truly blessed to have this many people care for her.
Martha and Rose couldn't stopped crying while they were dressing her up earlier and she couldn't remember how many times Winston checked her bag just to make sure that she has everything she needed.
Riri on the other hand, lectured her on what to do in the face of danger. He basically just said to run.
Although Riri didnt said it, Leonna knew he was nervous for her.
Leonna was nervous aswell, she didn't get a winked of sleep last night.
But behind her nervousness there were also excitement. Excitement of the fact that she has a chance to see 'them' again.
When they arrive at the Emperor Palace, Jace and Brion was prohibited from entering.
Leonna nodded at them indicating they could leave, a knight from the palace escorted Leonna to the palace hall.
Every step Leonna took was heavy, it felt like her heart was clenching from nervousness and her stomach was turning upside down.
"My lady, this is the palace hall. Please go in. Everyone is waiting for you." One of the knight said.
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When Leonna entered the hall it was as if the time stopped. Everyone was looking at her some in disgust and others in astonishment.
'The Viosta Child'
'Her hair and eyes are truly red'
'Isnt it a bit scary?'
'Ssh! I heard her powers is unique as well.'
'Lets be careful around her.'
Leonna took a look around to see what kind of people she would be competing against.
"Leonna!"
"Lady Leonna!"
Both Kaleb and Jaljiz called out for Leonna.
Leonna turned her attention to the two princes who called her.
They looked confused looking at each other.
The other contestants where in astonishment seeing the two princes eagerly calling for Leonna.
But one who's attention was stolen from her was not happy at all.
Tria looked at Leonna with such disgust and hostility.
"Brother who is she?" Tria asked as she try her best to hide her anger.
"She is Lady Leonna Viosta, Daughter of the famous Grand Duke Leon Viosta."
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[End of chapter]