Tobin sat down with Joy in his face and look of disappointment on the face of Elder Zeko who looked like he wws going to spit on him for disgracing him. Tobin was sure his reaction woukd have been worst if he had discovered Tobin had no idea how he was suppose to address the headers. He was glad the two men were not rigid in their tradition. He was sure he would have made a full of himself. He looked across to Calvin who looked relieved that he wasn't forced to greet them. For the first time he became concerned about the fact Tyre has been missing since they came..
"Harold, I am sure you know the kingdom of Logus sent some men here. You just need to start your preparations early this time " His father spoke out first.
"What will the competition be about this time? Tobin asked not like he would be able to carry it out. He just wanted to pretend to be interested in the contest befor he would eventually tell them he would not participate.
His father swallowed hard this time when he heard the question. From the look on his father it was clear he wasn't comfortable with the contest this time but he tried not to show it too much.
"It is a tag team challenge, every magician with his or her spouse to engage in the contest of Rumble Jungle " His father replied.
The other elders just sat down nodding their heads to everything he was saying. It was clear Elder Zeko was like the strongest between them.
"Rumble Jungle? Tobin asked aloud to be sure he hears clearly.
"Yes Harold, it is one if the twelve fold contest, you must have heard about it " one of the elders asked looking at him with interest.
"Off course I have heard about it, I know it every well. I am not really comfortable that it is a tag team contest. I am someone who likes to work alone " Harold replied pretending to be angry with the choice of contest. He looked across to Calvin who gesture to him that he was doing wel.
This time it was the turn of Elder Zeko to be surprised. He was thinking Tobin would easily agree to it because of the manner he was supporting Lady Naomi this period. Hence that look in his face when the type of contest when made known to him.
"Recently you have become fond of your bethrothed. I didn't think this should have been a problem " Elder Zeko spoke out again barely raising his voice. Tobin could tell what he meant by that And decided to play along.
"Yes, I have but it doesn't remove the fact that I like working alone. When it comes to these contests it isn't a place to be distracted by anyone not to talk of having someone like that around me" Tobin replied looking directly at his father.
"What is the way forward then " one if the elders asked again. Tobin till now could not tell who was speaking.
"Elder Ruphus, it is left to the champion to decide " Elder Zeko replied without care in his voice.
Tobin immediately took note of the one his father called Ruphus. He was the slimmer one if the two elders who have come to visit. He had a longer hair than the second elder but not up to the length of his father.
"I am very sure we can all remember what happened to me in the last contest when I almost died. In light if that I am not ready to put my betrothed in that situation. I will like to use my right of first refusal in this situation. I am refusing to join the contest " Tobin announced raising his voice a little so they could take him seriously..
"You can't do that Harold, there is no one else who will be willing to take this challenge. Considering you have already won seven if this contests you are the defending champion and the best person for this I will like you to please reconsider you decision " The second elder appleaded to him. Tobin could already tell that he was Elder Raphael.
"Are you refusing this contest because of that woman? His father asked looking at him with an hint of anger. He sure didn't like the fact that they had to do a tag team contest because he didn't like Naomi and would not like her to intefer in what his son would want to do but the fact he was refusing the contest because he cared about her was making him angry. Now he didn't care any longer. He wants her in the contest. Maybe through the contest he would be able to get rid of her for good..