Chapter 11: Edward and Lux.
**Narrator:** As the semi-finals unfolded, the arena crackled with energy and anticipation. Mina, known for her expert archery skills, faced off against Synoh in a battle that seemed one-sided from the start. Despite her precision and agility, Synoh's agility and mastery of both swordplay and dark magic proved too much for Mina to handle. With a swift and decisive victory, Synoh secured his place in the grand final, leaving Mina to reflect on the lessons learned from her defeat.
**Lux and Edward:** Standing on opposite ends of the arena, their eyes met, each harboring their own inner turmoil. Before the battle could commence, Princess Akane, their childhood friend, approached them, casting a shadow of awkwardness over the trio.
**Princess Akane:** "Lux, Edward... it's been a while."
**Lux:** "Princess Akane... it's good to see you."
**Edward:** "Yes, it's been... some time."
**Princess Akane:** "I heard you both made it to the semi-finals. That's quite an accomplishment."
**Lux:** "Thank you, Princess. We've been training hard for this moment."
**Narrator:** Despite the tension in the air, the bond of friendship between Lux, Edward, and Princess Akane remained unbreakable, serving as a reminder of the journey they had embarked on together. With resolve in their hearts, Lux and Edward prepared to face off in a clash that would test their skills and their friendship.
**Princess Akane:** "Remember, no matter the outcome, you'll always be friends."
**Lux:** "Of course."
**Edward:** *Remains silent, his gaze drifting away, betraying the complexity of his emotions.*
**Narrator:** As Princess Akane's words hung in the air, Lux's steadfast affirmation contrasted with Edward's introspective silence, hinting at the inner turmoil he wrestled with. Despite the unspoken tension, the impending battle drew closer, each moment bringing them one step closer to their fate.
**Narrator:** The clash between Lux and Edward unfolded with precision and intensity, each strike resonating with the weight of their shared history. Despite Lux's evident prowess, he held back, unwilling to bring the battle to a swift conclusion. This act of restraint only fueled Edward's frustration, his resolve hardening with each passing moment.
**Lux:** "Edward, this doesn't have to end in conflict. I want to talk, to understand."
**Edward:** *His anger palpable, Edward initially rebuffed Lux's offer, his pride clashing with his inner turmoil.*
**Narrator:** Yet, as the battle raged on, the walls between them began to crumble, the heat of combat giving way to the warmth of conversation. Amidst the chaos, Lux and Edward found a moment of clarity, a chance to lay bare their hopes and fears.
**Lux:** "We've been through so much together, Edward. I don't want our friendship to be defined by this."
**Edward:** *Reluctance giving way to vulnerability, Edward finally opened up, his words a testament to the bonds they shared.*
**Narrator:** In that fleeting moment of connection, amidst the clash of steel and the crackle of magic, Lux and Edward rediscovered the strength of their friendship, laying the foundation for a new chapter in their journey.
**Edward:** (Shouting) You know, you are my best friend when we are kids. But when my family got that scandal things, all of the bad talk come toward us. Some even say why, you? A good nobles, friend with me a corrupt nobles. My parents didn't got effects, by I the one who got effects the most. I'm just a kid, and when I wanted to play with you.I got treat likes a garbage by you maid and other workers. I'm actually wanted to tell you about that, when I try looking for you. I hear you at the castle with Akane but when I try to enter it still the same as when I go to your house. Everybody treats me like a garbage. The guard at the castle say why corrupt nobles likes me could enter the castle. So, that when I make my mind to not talk to anybody including you and Akane. After a few weeks after that, I got physically abused by my parents. When both my parents finally die, I finally got my respect because of my uncle state that me not the same as my parents but you know, it left a big scar. Then I'm saying to myself why I need to change to be a good nobles.
**Narrator:** With each word, Edward's pent-up emotions poured forth like a torrent, his voice cracking with the weight of his untold burdens. His confession hung heavy in the air, revealing the hidden turmoil that had long festered beneath the surface.
**Edward:** *His voice trembled with suppressed anguish, Edward laid bare the truth of his suffering, the scars of his past etched deep into his soul.*
**Narrator:** As the echoes of his words reverberated in the arena, Lux listened in stunned silence, his heart heavy with the weight of Edward's revelations. The realization of his friend's silent struggle pierced through the veil of their rivalry, laying bare the raw truth of their shared history.
**Lux:** "Edward, I... I had no idea. I'm so sorry for what you've been through. You were always more than just a friend to me, and I never meant for you to suffer."
**Narrator:** In that moment of vulnerability, amidst the clash of their blades and the crackle of magic, Lux and Edward found themselves at a crossroads. Their bond, tested by the trials of fate, now stood on the precipice of understanding, beckoning them to bridge the chasm that had long divided them.
**Narrator:** In a stunning display of unexpected grace, Lux halted his assault mid-motion, his body enveloped in the radiant glow of light. The spectators, breaths held in anticipation, awaited the inevitable strike they believed would herald the end of the match.
**Lux:** *With a decisive shift in his stance, Lux veered off course, closing the distance between himself and Edward not with a blade, but with open arms.*
**Narrator:** As their bodies collided in an embrace born of both reconciliation and understanding, the arena fell silent, a collective gasp rippling through the crowd. In that fleeting moment, amidst the backdrop of their heated rivalry, Lux chose compassion over conflict, his actions speaking volumes where words had failed.
**Akane:** *Emerging from the sidelines, Princess Akane bore witness to the scene unfolding before her, a bittersweet smile gracing her lips as she observed the reunion of childhood friends.*
**Narrator:** Synoh, a silent observer from afar, watched with a mixture of curiosity and admiration, his gaze lingering on the display of camaraderie that transcended the boundaries of their rivalry. In that brief interlude, amidst the clash of steel and the crackle of magic, a bond forged in the crucible of shared memories found renewal in the embrace of friendship.
**Narrator:** Lux and Edward relationship finally repair and Lux declared as a winner and will fight Synoh in the Grand Final.