Recap : In the chapter before Liam took part in the first physical challenge called " The Great Sprint "
The competitors catch their breath after the intense sprint. With Seraphina securing the first place victory, followed by Reginald in 2nd place and Liam in Third.
The atmosphere is charged with friendly rivarly and determination.
After a bit of rest all the competitors are ready for the next challenge.
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As the echoes of the sprints cheers linger, The competitors are ushered to another part of the arena for the deadlift challenge.
A man in an elegant suit is awaiting them. After they have all lined up he announces the next challenge.
" As most of you already know the next challenge you must overcome is the deadlift. Every single one of you has to lift these increasingly heavy weights.
Each lift is heavier than the last. This will test your raw endurance and strength.
The more lifts means higher score. Do your best and good luck ! "
Liam eager to prove his resilience, approaches the Weights with determination.
Reginald seeking redemption, eyes the challenge intensly.
Seraphina having displayed her agility now aims to showcase her strength.
Liam with a playfull smirk nudged Seraphina.
" So, the sprint showcased your speed but, can you handle the heavy lifting ? "
Seraphina eyes filled with confidence nudges him back " Watch closely Liam, Youre about to witness me lifting these things, no effort. "
Reginald joining the banter adds
" I'm sure the common folk would appreciate a nobel who can lift more than just a quilt. Lets see if I can add ' Weightlifter' to my list of titles"
The challenge master signals the begining of the challenge, and the competitors take their positions.
As the anticipation built, the first competitor approached the barbell. The crowd hushed,their excitement palpable. The younger spectators screamed their lungs out, while the older generation stayed more calm.
With a powerfull grip the competitor initiated the lift. Muscles strained, the barbell gradually ascended. The crowd irrupted into cheers. Admist the applause the competitor aknowledged the crowd with a triumphant smile.
The 2nd participants strength was even lower reaching only 60 KG.
From this point on on the strength of each participant was within 80 KG.
Suddenly, the stage door creaks open, drawing everyones attention to a figure shrouded in mystery.
A latecomer strides in, their presence commanding spotlight. The stage master acknowledging the surprising turn of events decides to seize the moment. And with a theatricall, almost comical flourish announces
" Gentle ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce a participant who has arrived fashionanly late to our grand deadlift challenge.
Presenting Ainsley Ravenshaw ! A man who despite his young age has managed to achieve a mighty physique "
Ainsley, his shoulders broad, muscles rippling approaches the weights with a quite confidence that demands attention.
The audience watches in awe as he seizes the weighs with a grip that defies all common knowledge.
The weights ascend smoothly. Guided by the powerfull force of the nobles form.
Liam his usual bravado momentarily subdued mutters " Alright, now can someone tell me what kind steroids that guys on ? Cause it seems to be pretty darn good ! "
Reginald, shocked at Liams words says
" Are you not afraid of talking about a noble like that ? Or has years of spending time with me made you think that all nobles are as mecifull as me ? "
In answer to his questions Seraphina says
" Well I wouldn't use the word ' merciful ' to describe you "
" Well then, what would you use ? " questions Reginald.
" I would use the term ' In short supply of actual friends ' " says Seraphina.
Before Reginald can retort to Seraphina's words Liam intervenes
" As much I'm amused by this argument, can we please just rest ? "
Reginald puzzled by Liams words questions him.
" What do you mean ' Rest ' ? We're in the middle of a challenge "
Just as Reginald finishes talking Liam starts
" Don't you have eyes ? Everyones currently looking at Ainsley over there ‚ which means as long as he's lifting we can rest ! Looking at his gorilla like body it does not seem like his going to stop at even 100 KG "
After Liam finished talking both Reginald and Seraphina quiet down. Both seemingly understanding what he means. Taking this chance Liam starts once more.
" How about while he and the other participants lift turn by turn, we do a little warm up and we can rest ! "
Normally a persons turn would be over by now, but it seems like Ainsley was more interested in showing off his muscles than actually lifting.
Which gave the trio to put their genius plan into fruition. By the time Ainsley had finished his turn the trio had already finished their warm up exercises and were now ready to face the weights.
The other participants in the challenge had already noticed the trio, even some of the audience had also noticed what they were doing.
Originally confused their confused face slowly turned into a face of pure surprise and shock. As they realised what the trio were doing the participants also started copying this.
But, this was only an option available to the competitors after the trio. Because the competitors before them didn't have enough time so the only thing they can do is weep.
Finally it was Liam's Turn , His muscles tense with anticipation.
He took a deep breath , and finally started His lift . The first couple weights came up easy .
Untill finally , it started to get difficult .
A bit after it finally seemed like met His match , because this weight seemed to be giving him the most trouble .
Liam let out a grunt of exertion , His muscles quivering under the strain . With a final surge of strength he completed the lift .
After the lift Liam fell to the ground and gave up . The crowd cheered , even though it wasn't anything compared to Ainsley's strength, it was still impressive in its own right .
After him both Sera and Regi completed their lifts .
And soon after the results were announced .
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