Flat-Brim Samurai Chapter 40
The time had come, the tournament was starting today. After Apollo got up, he ate breakfast and waited after he got his stuff ready. He got his bokken, training equipment, amenities like a water bottle. Exactly when it hit 12:00 PM a knocking was heard from the front door. A man with a mask, wearing all black that had a scar covering both eyes said ,"You're Apollo correct?" Apollo replied ,"Yes, and you are?" ,"Doesn't matter, get into the craft" ,"What craft?" the mysterious man then clicked a button making the ship visible again. (I couldn't even sense it) Apollo thought, surprised by the fantastic technology. Apollo asked ,"Who made this?" and the man replied ,"The master, known as the architect and the ultimate engineer." (I don't think he'll actually tell me, and this is shady as shit) Apollo thought with one eyebrow raised, questioning going to the tournament. But if Noah was going to be there he had to as well, he had to beat Noah for himself.
Apollo asked ,"Can I at least say goodbye to my family?" ,"You may" said the man. Apollo then went back, hugging them and saying his goodbyes. He could've invited them but he worried they would be holding him back. He did decide, however, to invite some friends that said yes without hesitation. Apollo stepped within the ship and was astounded by the unique technology that he'd never seen before. His Art: Sense Enhance was blocked so he couldn't see where he was headed and his gut told him that someone was watching his every move.
Apollo Identified the other people in the craft, many different shapes and sizes were displayed but each and every one of them were strong from first glance. Different styles from all over the world were going to compete for that number 1 spot. The next stops were picking up Cias and Devan. Though the time he'd spent with Devan was short, he'd become close friends with him. They chatted on the journey there, goofing off and having fun whilst everyone for the tournament was getting picked up.
Once the last person walked aboard the ship, Apollo noticed that Noah didn't have room for a seat which Apollo guessed was a sign that he was already at the location. Finally the ship stopped, just about an hour had passed yet they were already there. It didn't even feel like they were moving yet they had completed the trip. They all stepped out of the aircraft to see a whole neon city built underground that had very advanced tech. They had all started to soak in their surroundings, houses for gambling, shopping, drug trafficking and the like. Most of what was there was illegal and almost no one could grasp the scale of everything. As they moved throughout the streets, people began to notice and talked amongst themselves. ,"What do you think about this?" Apollo asked Cias and Devan ,"I don't even know where to start…" ,"Yeah, this is wack as hell" Cias then Devan replied.
A giant colosseum in the middle of the city was where they were headed and when they entered it, they began to know what they were in for. A man in a full black suit was standing at a podium guiding people on where to go ,"Contestants to the right, Guests to the left. If you want to visit each other you must go to this center room to be able to talk." After that message Apollo said ,"Welp, I'll see you guys later. I'm going to check out my room." Cias and Devan said ,"See ya" and they went their separate ways.
Apollo entered his room, such a big space with an incredible amount of amenities was all his. He flopped onto his bed, comforted at its softness. He looked at the backroom, a shower, tub, toilet, sink and bathroom creams and shampoos that all looked very expensive. A TV was seen in the main room in front of the bed that was stated to have ,"Every channel ever huh?" Apollo said, happily reconciling with his new life for a time. Apollo had his mind out of the game but then thought back to why he'd come here. He'd come to fight and win, all of this was just meant to send him into a dull sense of ease. Apollo said ,,"I will win, no matter what it takes but for now I have to get some sleep. I'll have to absorb all the knowledge and strength I can to fight against Noah." Then, with a firm resolve, swallowed the saliva at the back of his throat and sat down to meditate. The tournament was just about to begin and Apollo was ready.