After a few matches, The final four was now known.
Herald Zenith.
Inu Ichiro.
Noya Eiji.
And
Yami Marco.
Noya fought against Hal Barnat. Hal Barnat is from a small clan of Hal.
This clan was known for their tradings and stores, their clan doesn't have any Blood Sword powers but they have a lot of techniques bought from others as well as enough capital to buy a lot of resources for their offsprings.
Hal Barnat could be said to be a very great swordsman for his age, a good foundation and a very strong physique.
He was given various tonics and herbs as a child, even now still, what he lacked was a guidance of someone of a high level swordsman as well as a training style that would suit him.
He was tutored by various swordsman, but everyone have different styles and techniques in teaching so, Hal Barnat could be said to have a good foundation but has a messy style of techniques.
While Herald Fought Day Neith.
Day Neith was also from a small clan out side hurricane city.
His clan are swordsmiths!
With a special privilege given by the previous kings, they have a great reputation among all the clans, they might be ranked as a small clan but their prestige is equal to that of a great clan.
Their clan is the biggest distributor of swords used for the whole kingdom!
And it was also said that the patriarch of the clan is able to create a magic sword!
A Magic sword!
A magic sword is able to use elements depending on what the user or creator wants and gives it's wielder a power boost regardless of what the effects of the magic sword is!
Though Day Neith didn't have that advantage here because they are using wooden swords, but their clan was more accustomed in using a hammer as a weapon!
In the End, although Neith was stronger because of the special training he had from his clan as well as inheriting his clan's strong physique, he still lost to Herald without any problems!
Just like that, it was now the semi finals!
Eiji waited for the next match ups.
Renji came a moment ago and told him that Newark was fine and he only needed to rest, after saying good luck to him and that he should win, he went back to his seat in the audience area.
With only four of them, Eiji hoped that he can finally fight against Herald! This is what's still keeping him in the tournament.
He doesn't really care about it anymore, he has already exceeded the goal that his master had given him, now he's at the semis, if he still have to fight Herald tomorrow, then he feels like it would be a bit of a waste of time.
He'd rather train again with his master, besides he only wants to hit herald once!
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The crowd was also excited to the next match ups and were betting at the booths.
Eiji didn't know what his odds are, but what he knows is that most of the people are betting for Herald to win, which was the obvious choice.
While Yami Marco was nervous and jittery, Inu Ichiro was same as always with his calm and stoic face.
Herald still has his bored and sleazy posture in the stands.
He really didn't care about the rest of them anymore.
As Eiji waited, the teacher went to the center to announce the start of the Semi Finals.
It was actually already an hour after the quarter finals ended, they were given an hour to eat or prepare for the semis.
Now the crowd was boiling with anticipation.
Then the teacher announced the next match up!
"Next Match!
Noya Eiji!
VS!
Herald Zenith!"
"!!!"
It was the fight that Eiji wanted!
Herald smiled at his seat as he stood up.
He looked at Eiji from the opposite side of the arena and the light in his eyes slowly turned vicious!
"Hehehe!"
Herald laughed as he though to himself.
' Finally! FINALLY! I'll beat this orphan bastard up! I don't like that he's that bitch's Lime friend, I don't like the way he looks at me and I hate the fact that father is interested in him!
I hate him! I'll destroy him!'
Vowing to himself, Herald walked in the center of the arena with his hands inside his pockets still looking as arrogant as ever.
At the other side, Eiji, Although hoped this match for a while now, he didn't appear excited nor happy, it was the truth, as for him this wasn't a fight for the tournament nor for his reputation or about the judges scores.
But this was a revenge for Lime!
At the audience area, Karma muttered to himself.
"Herald, you better be careful or you'll mess up!"
At his side, his wife Neiva heard him and frowned.
"Do you really think that Herald will lose to that kid? Why dont you support Herald!? He's your son!"
"Hmm.... Herald might lose if he stays the way he is in the fight, as for supporting him, haven't I been doing that?!"
"..."
Neiva bowed her head slightly when she saw Karma's eyes that stared directly at her.
It was a look devoid of emotions, it was as if he was looking at a stranger.
At first, although their marriage was from the previous clan head's arrangements, they were just a bit shy with each other and treats each other awkwardly.
But because of what she did all those years ago, their relationship was now unable to be mended.
Neiva was an ambitious woman that wants to have status, but she wasn't a fool.
After all these years, she had learned how shaky her position was even if she was the wife of a strong patriarch of a great clan.
Now, all she wants was to protect hers and her son's position within the clan.
At the arena the teacher put his hand between Eiji and Herald and announced.
"Ready!
Fight!"
*End Of Chapter.