Chapter 51 : Grudge Match!!!
The first match of the competition had just ended, it took place between the void assassin and a fire elemental.
Both were from class 5.
Both level four elementals gave a delightful opening to the competition.
The emperor was so pleased as he watched the match with his full attention.
He even bet for the void assassin to win, which eventually happened as the fire elemental was beaten to a near coma state.
He was dragged out of the stage on a stretcher.
Some were chanting the stage name of the void assassin, some were giving him a hateful glare, either way, he walked off the stage with his head held high.
The next match was to happen between the
Class 1 elementals.
The principal wanted to showcase the scholarship student 'Gabriel Li'.
The random selection had been tampered with by one of the teachers.
The librarian hated Lancelot Jr a lot, and deliberately switched the opponent.
The person appearing now was Rick.
Rick 'the man of steel' was initially in class 1 alongside Lancelot Jr, but for some advantageous reason, he was able to develop rapidly to a level 3 metal elemental.
As such he was promoted to class 3, where he was able to develop his skills.
He still had a grudge against Lancelot Jr, which he was unable to do anything about because of the protection of Principal Gladys, who watched Lancelot Jr like a hawk.
This match made everyone stunned, even
Principal Gladys was powerless to do anything.
She was deeply worried.
She knew of the grudge between the two of them and fear sipped into her, if anything were to happen to Gabriel Li, her investment would be all for nothing.
Clara and Mr. Thomas were also in the crowd.
Mr. Thomas was confused.
"Isn't the match supposed to be between two level 1 elements? Why would they put him against a level 3 elemental?"
Mr. Thomas could feel the fear and tremble in
Clara, he held her to comfort her as she became despondent.
He knew her well enough, to know she cared for two things the most, her character and
Lancelot Jr.
Sometimes he feels jealous, but all he could do was be by her side for the time being.
The commentator's voice then rang out.
"Although the competition seems to be between a level 3 and a level 1 elemental, we discovered that they both used to be classmates, hence there isn't much difference between the two of them so this match would go on without being changed."
"let me introduce the contestants to you, first we have Rick Warren, stage name, 'The Man of Steel', he could create and control metal of any kind, his body could also be hardened to the level of metal, he really is a tough opponent for any elemental and currently one of the leading level 3 elementals. Give it up for the man of steel"
There were cheers in the crowd.
Clara was getting scared now.
The principal tried as much to hide her apprehension. The Emperor was so delighted, that he even made a bet, tipping Rick Warren to win.
The stage was set for a showdown.
"Next we have a new elemental that joined us this fall, he goes by the name Gabriel Li, A.K.A 'The Fire King', He is a fire elemental adept in close fire control, give it up for the Fire king."
Cheers rang throughout the Arena, people were anticipating the juicy showdown.
"This is an easy match, we all know the fire elemental won't last long in the ring, give or take about 2 minutes before he is bundled out on a stretcher"
A man in the audience laughed.
"If Lancelot Jr wins, he would earn a lot of gold, however thankfully he is this weak otherwise, I won't have bet all my life savings"
Another man chorused as the crowd was rather happy and cheerful.
Lancelot Jr approached the stage calmly, he climbed into the fighting stage and remained calm as he stared at Rick opposite him.
"Dont worry l, I will send your corpse as a souvenir of my supreme abilities" Rick said with a smug.
Lancelot Jr remained quiet as he looked at Rick with an odd expression.
"Lancelot Jr remember, it is not time to show your ability to control other elements, if you're going to use it, do that subtly. The Emperor is here, he fancies that you're dead, so you need to hide till you're strong enough" the spirit speaker spoke in Lancelot Jr's mind.
Lancelot Jr was looking confused,
"Why does he want me dead?" He asked the spirit speaker,
"l would tell you later, but when you take down this fool, don't let it seem easy, you're already a level 2 elemental across board, I want you to keep it all a secret till you get to level 4, I know that's impossible, but please don't let him hit you"
The spirit speaker stopped and remained silent,
At that moment, Rick spoke,
"Gabriel are you scared? Don't wet the stage yet"
At this point, Lancelot Jr looked at Rick like he was looking at a fool,
"You talk too damn much," Lancelot Jr said and Rick became enraged,
"What did you just say to me? I was going to pity you and make it quick and fast, now I will drag you through the mud of pain before finishing you off"
Rick said as he roared for the entire crowd to hear.
People were cheering at a high pitch, the referee moved between them,
"There is no rule to the fight, it ends when one party surrenders or is knocked unconscious, you may begin"
The cheers erupted to such a high crescendo.
One could feel the arena come alive.
The Emperor smirked expecting a real spectacle.
Rick was especially delighted seeing the bet for him to win, it was like the entire arena came to support him.
He clasped his hand as he got ready to pounce, every ounce of strength rose and ebbed like a tide, ready to be unleashed.