With that, both Sarah and Kenta joined the other competitors, making their way towards the arena. The atmosphere was one of excitement and anticipation, as everyone prepared to fight against each other for the grand prize
The arena itself was a circular battleground, surrounded by a raised platform on which spectators were seated. A large, golden banner with the symbol of the tournament dangled down from the platform, adding a touch of grandeur to the scene.
As Sarah and Kenta entered the arena, they instantly became aware of the hundreds of pairs of eyes that were now focused on them. The tension in the air was palpable, the competitors sizing each other up, already preparing their strategies.
Sarah, who was never one to back down from a challenge, looked around with a determined gleam in her eyes, scoping out the competition. Kenta, on the other hand, was as calm as ever, his gaze flickering over the other participants, assessing them with a cool, calculating gaze
The organizer's voice boomed out again
"Welcome, everyone, to the Grand Tournament! This is a competition to test your skills, strength and courage. Remember, it's an all-versus-all battle, so everyone is fair game. The last person or team standing will be the winner and receive the grand prize!"
The crowd at the platform erupted into cheers and applause, their excitement growing with every word the organizer spoke. Sarah and Kenta, standing amidst the sea of competitors, exchanged a brief glance, silently acknowledging the task ahead.
The arena instantly descended into chaos as the competitors unleashed their skills and magic in a flurry of explosions, colorful lights and powerful attacks. The sound of spells colliding and the ground shaking filled the air, as everyone tried their best to gain the upper hand.
In the midst of the chaos, the "Glazier Cult of 6 members" stood at the edge of the arena, quietly observing the situation. Their faces were hidden beneath masks, making it difficult to discern their identities, but there was a calculating gleam in their eyes.
Glazier Cult of 6 members
These members were powerful mages belonging to a clandestine cult known as the Glazier Cult. They were expert at using powerful magic and were quite dangerous.
The members of the Glazier Cult went by code names, adding to their mysterious aura. Here are their code names:
1.Eclipse
2.Mirage
3.Zephyr
4.Nocturne
5.Phantom
6.Shade
Mirage, one of the Glazier Cult members, observed the battlefield with her calculating gaze. Her eyes landed on Sarah and Kenta, and she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. They were clearly outperforming the other participants, which piqued her interest.
Mirage watched as Sarah and Kenta, seemingly in sync, dodged attacks and counter-attacked with incredible precision. Their movements were fluid and calculated, and they moved as if they had fought together their entire lives.
Phantom, another member of the Glazier Cult, was also observing the battle. His eyes fell on Kenta, who was skillfully wielding his dual katanas. Phantom was especially intrigued by the strong aura surrounding Kenta, sensing there was more to this competitor than meets the eye.
As Phantom observed Kenta, a sly smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. He could sense the strong aura emanating from Kenta, and he coveted it. He began to ponder how he could extract that power for his own use.
Phantom knew that it would not be easy to take that power from Kenta, who seemed to be very skilled and dangerous. But the desire for that power was too strong, and he was determined to find a way to obtain it.
Eclipse, the leader of the Glazier Cult, called out to the group, his voice stern and authoritative.
"We didn't come here to play. Remember our goal. Keep your focus and don't let your desires distract you. We have a mission to accomplish...to kill Princess Alessia."
Eclipse's words brought the Cult members back to reality. While they had been intrigued by the powerful competition, they remembered the true reason they were here. They were not to participate in the tournament but to carry out a mission - to assassinate Princess Alessia.
Sarah, who had been battling against the other competitors with her exceptional skills, suddenly saw a notification appear before her.
System: Level Up!
The system informed her that she had just ranked up, and her stats had been significantly enhanced. Her initial S-rank skills were now upgraded to High Grade.
Sarah's eyes widened at the sudden power boost. She could feel her muscles tingling with newfound strength and speed.
Kenta, on the other hand, was also making an impressive display of combat skills. Using his unique Katana "Hikari No Ha", he had already defeated 36 of the competitors.
His movements were swift and precise, his katana almost seemed to sing as it sliced through the air. He barely broke a sweat, his breathing steady, as he continued to dominate the battlefield.
The organizer, watching the battle from his platform, seemed impressed by the performance of both Sarah and Kenta.
"Seems like we have two standout participants here. Sarah and Kenta, right?" he said, addressing them directly.
The crowd, who had been watching the battle with bated breath, was also taken aback by Sarah and Kenta's exceptional skills. Whispers filled the air as they discussed the unexpected power duo.
The explosion caused by the Glazier Cult's team rocked the arena. The powerful blast took out the competitors who had already been defeated, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake.
Amidst the smoke and debris, the Glazier Cult team stood, their presence imposing and menacing. They had only one goal - to assassinate Princess Alessia, yet the fact no one was aware about their intention too.
The crowd, caught off guard by the sudden attack, gasped as they saw the Glazier Cult team standing at the edge of the arena. Whispers and murmurs filled the air as people quickly began to piece together what was happening.
The organizer, having regained his composure, hastily grabbed the microphone and addressed the crowd.
"Please remain calm! Everyone please stay calm!" he said, trying to bring order to the chaotic situation. He took a deep breath before continuing.
"In light of the unexpected situation, I would like to repeat the announcement of the winners.."
The organizer's voice shook slightly, but he tried his best to maintain a steady tone as he continued.
"The first place goes to Glazier Cult team! Congratulations to all of you!"
A collective gasp went through the crowd at the organizer's announcement. The Glazier Cult team, the very people who had caused the chaos, had just been declared the winners of the tournament.
The organizer continued, his voice carrying over the shocked crowd.
"In second place, we have Kenta."
The organizer's gaze shifted towards Sarah, who was standing amongst the rubble.
"And in third place, we have Sarah."
The organizer, now looking slightly uneasy, cleared his throat before announcing the rewards.
"And now, let's move on to the rewards," he said, his voice slightly hoarse.
"The Glazier Cult team, as the winners, will receive a grand prize they can have blessings from god in the royal castle and a rare item of your choice from the tournament treasury."
The crowd went silent as the organizer revealed the grand prize for the Glazier Cult team. A murmur of curiosity ran through the spectators as they wondered what the "rare item" from the tournament treasury could be.
The organizer, still maintaining his composure, continued announcing the rewards for the second place.
"For the second-place finisher, Kenta, the reward is a 100,000 gold's coin" he said, his gaze flickering towards Kenta.
Gasps of surprise were heard from the crowd at the generous reward Kenta was about to receive. 100,000 gold coins was a staggering amount, enough to buy a Mansion or hundred of slaves.
The organizer, looking at Sarah, announced her reward for third place.
"For the third-place finisher, Sarah, the reward is 10,000 silver coins" he said, his voice a little softer than before.
The spectators reacted with gasps and murmurs at the reward for Sarah. While it wasn't as grandiose as Kenta's reward, 10,000 silver coins was still a substantial amount.
Next chapter: "Suspicious Cult"