Chapter 38: Daughter
As the tournament neared its commencement, a revelation unfolded before Ethan, surprising him but eliciting no reaction from the rest of the participants. This was not just any tournament; it was the 87th edition held in search of a prince worthy of becoming the beloved of the goddess's daughter. To claim this coveted position, the prince had to emerge victorious in the tournament and then face the seven siblings of the daughter, each growing stronger in succession. It was a daunting task that no contender had ever successfully accomplished.
The announcer's voice resonated throughout the colosseum, capturing the attention of every warrior present. He unveiled the divine family's identities, assigning godlike names to the seven siblings and the daughter. Their names echoed with power and grandeur, symbolic of their extraordinary lineage. The audience remained unfazed, accustomed to the legendary nature of this tournament.
At the pinnacle of the colosseum, the goddess herself stood watch, her presence ethereal and commanding. Despite her divine status, Ethan was taken aback by one detail—a seemingly incongruous trait. The goddess, with her long flowing hair of vibrant light blue, possessed completely white eyes, a sign of her blindness. Internally, Ethan couldn't help but chuckle at the irony of mortals worshipping a goddess who couldn't even heal her own blindness—an ability he himself possessed.
Clad in pristine white robes that billowed gracefully around her, the goddess exuded an otherworldly aura, radiating an aura of both awe and intimidation. By her side stood her daughter, a vision of ethereal beauty. Though the crowd gasped at the sight of her, Ethan's gaze veered to the side, uninterested in the allure of the daughter. While the masses were captivated by her enchanting presence, Ethan knew that true strength lay elsewhere.
As the announcer continued to detail the structure and rules of the tournament, Ethan's mind was already swirling with anticipation. He relished the opportunity to test his skills against the greatest contenders and face the divine challenges that awaited him. This tournament would not be a mere spectacle; it would be an exhilarating adventure, a journey of triumph and self-discovery.
With a wicked grin curling on his lips, Ethan vowed to savor every moment of this grand tournament. It was a chance to revel in the clash of extraordinary beings, to push himself to the limits and beyond. The goddess's blindness was but a chink in her divine armor, and the daughter's allure was a mere distraction. Ethan's focus was unwavering, his determination unyielding.
As the chapter drew to a close, the announcer's final words signaled the commencement of the tournament. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation and excitement, warriors prepared to forge their destinies in the arena. Ethan's heart pounded with exhilaration, knowing that the battles ahead would be nothing short of legendary. With a silent vow to relish every challenge, Ethan steeled himself for the divine trials that awaited him, ready to carve his own path through the ranks of gods and mortals alike.