KINGDOM OF AMIRA
Kael Arena
The tension between Adeline and King Edmond placed a dead silence in the arena. Adeline challenged the king by speaking directly at him.
He suddenly stood up and spoke
King Edmond
(Serious)
"You speak of such heavy words, are you sure you are not making this up to draw attention?"
Adeline
(Serious)
"I never go back on my words King, As I…."
Her speech was interrupted when suddenly the man she had knocked down unconscious rose to attack her from behind.
Adeline was fast with her reflexes and overpowered the man, dodged and grabbed him by the neck, and tightened her grip on his neck until he passed out again.
The crowd was overwhelmed by how strong she was and cheered her on. She left him on the ground and stood up facing the king.
King Edmond
(Commanded)
"You are a strong-willed combatant, and if you wish to become a knight of Amira, prove it here and now. Uphold your philosophy and remember you shall not engage your sword till the tournament is over"
Adeline, inwardly felt an unsettling feeling in her chest but ignored it and bowed.
The next batch of fighters was announced, and it continued, with every fighter giving their best, but ultimately it came to one winner.
Adeline kept to her words and fought without using her sword or killing her opponent. Her fluid and precise swordsmanship caught the attention of the people and they anticipated her matches.
Prince Kael could not take his eyes off Adeline. He was impressed and amazed at how talented she was. Her determination drew a smile on his face.
His father noticed and said to him
King Edmond
(Smile)
"Do you perhaps find him entertaining son?"
Prince Kael
(Pretend)
"N-no, I am just being observant"
King Edmond laughed softly and they both continued to watch the fighters win and lose until it came to the final two combatants.
At the heart of the crowd stood Sliver/ Adeline and Jav of Emos, draped in their armor, with their body emoting a sense of determination and unwavering power surrounding them.
A figure, tall and imposing, draped in armor adorned with intricate engravings stood in front of them, he was known as AMOS THE GLADIATOR, a seasoned knight known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering loyalty to the kingdom.
His voice boomed across the field, commanding attention.
The two combatants had come far from winning one fight to another. A sense of anticipation hung in the air, crackling like electricity.
Amos
( bellowed)
"Good people of Amira!, tonight, we stand on the precipice of history. Two forces stand before us, ready to show everyone here who is more worthy to be among the knights of Amira.
It's time to witness a battle that will shake the earth and crack the hearts of every Amirian and for that let the final battle begin"
A roar of approval erupted from the crowd, a unified declaration of cheering for their fighters.
"Silver!!!!!
Jav!!!!!
They positioned themselves and faced each other.
Jav
(Mock)
"You must be scared now, you were lucky to have won all your matches but I can not guarantee I will be soft on you"
The crowd erupted with laughter after his mockery.
"Just as you won't be using a sword, I will lay down my sword too and so we can have a fair fight" he added.
"He is a true knight let cheer for Jav" a man from the seated crowd voiced out.
Jav, Jav, Jav !!!!!!! The crowd cheered on.
Silver felt an uneasy feeling towards her opponent, so she proceeded with caution.
And examined her opponent's movement.
As the signal was given, Silver and Jav stepped forward, their eyes locked in a fierce gaze. The crowd fell silent, their collective breath held in suspense. With a sudden burst of energy, Silver lunged forward, her gloved fist aimed at Jav's jaw.
He swiftly dodged, countering with a powerful uppercut that grazed her cheek.
Jav
(Teased)
"I told you I won't be soft"
Silver gave a fierce look and brushed her cheeks and spit out blood.
She smiled and retaliated her movement
swift and fluid. She ducked and weaved, evading Jav's blows with calculated precision.
With each exchange, the crowd erupted in gasps and cheers, enthralled by the display of skill and strength.
Jav
(Slightly annoyed)
"You're not bad, but I will be the victor"
Silver noticed his movement and stance had changed. He wasn't moving as he used to, she fret for a moment and shook her head.
Jav, fueled by his desire to emerge victorious, launched a series of rapid punches, aiming to overwhelm Silver.
She felt his punches making her feel dizzy and weak and so she pulled back.
Sliver /Adeline
(Breathing heavily)
"W-what are you doing to me? It's not normal for someone to feel weak after a few punches"
Java
(Defend)
"It only means you are weak and I am strong"
He raised his hands and called for a cheer.
Jav, Jav!!!
Silver struggled but finally pulled herself together and breathed in and held a fierce expression on.
Jav
(Annoyed)
"You won't give up"
He charged at her by launching another series of rapid punches but she met his
onslaught with fierce determination, blocking and parrying each strike with expert precision.
Her movements were graceful yet powerful, showcasing her years of training and experience, a surprising silence fell on the arena.
"Ahhhhh" Jav yelled and launched a heavy punch into Silver's chest unfortunately it was sudden and fierce.
She fall back and coughed blood out. Prince Kael stood up suddenly surprising everyone.
Prince Kael
(Commanded)
"You said you are a knight who keeps his word, so do not die and that is a command"
The crowd was dumbfounded by his words and so was the King.
"Has the prince taken a liking to the stranger?"
"What is going on? It's obvious he is losing so why is the prince on his side".
Whisperings among the people caught the attention of the king and he signaled Amos to calm the people down and whispered something in his son's ear.
Prince Kael took his seat and continued to watch.
Amos
(distract)
"Silence my dear people of Amira, the fight is not yet over, our combatants are more determined than ever let cheer them up"
The most surprised person was Silver, she couldn't believe her eyes. "Did the prince just encourage me?" she asked herself.
Jav
(Angry)
"It seems the prince has taken a liking to you but unfortunately he would watch you die by my hand"
She breathed in and stood firm. To everyone's surprise, she took her sword and aimed it at Jav.
"What is he doing? Is he using his sword now?
"He is going against his own words"
Loser, loser!!! The crowd mocked her but she ignored their words.
Jav
(Laughed softly)
"You are going against your own words, hahaha, it's such a shame, I believed you when you said those words"
Silver
(Ordered)
"Pick up your sword, I won't repeat it"
He scoffed and picked up his sword and faced her with a smile. She spared her opponents by leaving them unconscious but for Jav's they died pathetically and she found it suspicious.
The cheers suddenly stopped with a sense of anticipation as the two circled each other, their eyes locked in a fierce gaze.
With a swift flick of her wrist, Silver lunged forward, her blade sliced through the air. Jav parried with equal skill, their swords meeting in a clash of sparks.
The sound of metal against metal reverberated through the arena, each strike a testament to their prowess.
Their movements were a dance of strength and agility, as Silver's fluid strikes were met with Jav's calculated defenses. The crowd, watched on with their eyes fixed on the extraordinary duel, they gasped and cheered with each exchange.
As the fight continued, Silver's determination grew. Her strikes showed her anger and disgust towards Jav.
She unleashed a flurry of strikes, her sword dancing with deadly precision. Jav defended himself. He was giving his best but Silver was overpowering him, pushing him back.
She seized an opportunity and executed a swift feint, tricking Jav into lowering his guard, and in a split second, she spun around, delivering a powerful kick that sent him sprawling to the ground.
Without wasting time she pressed her sword against his throat, marking her victory.
Jav
(Mocked)
"Cheater, you are no knight, you thought you could defeat me then but you realized you were no match and turned to your sword so pathetic"
Everyone defended him and cheered him on. She ignored his words and faced the royal family.
Suddenly Jav stood up and picked his word and aimed at Silver, believing he could land a strike but to his surprise, Silver had anticipated his movement and sliced him in half.
His upper body fell on the ground, leaving his lower body on its knee. The crowd erupted in astonishment and awe. But she stood firm and face the crowd and the king.
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