The rosters were challenging.
Jai learned a lot from their battles. He noticed that elemer martial arts were more flexible than the one his grandfather had taught him.
He wasn't sure what kind of martial arts did the old man taught him. But he knew enough about other martial arts in the Before to notice the differences.
Raka's and Torfo's battles were the most interesting of them all. Jai learned a lot from their battle, and he felt his body ached to get into action. He wanted to try fighting them.
But he knew he still had to wait.
The committees were collecting the list of winners from the second match and will announce those who made it to the next round when they're done. So they gave the competitors a short break while they work.
Darrion tiptoed, trying to see whatever or whoever it is he wanted to see.
"Where's Galum?" Darrion asked
Jai let Madam Serena shook his hands and sat on his left."Oh thank you for letting this old hag accompany you for a while, dear Jai," Madam Serena said. Her excitement had receded quite a bit after the handshake. Although the madam still seemed happy, indicated by the wrinkle smile on her face.Jai smiled politely, "It's quite alright, madam. I can relate the feeling when found someone you look forward to."The woman blushed and giggled."Sorry for the intrusion, boys," Madam Rue said with a curtsy.Galum tapped his foot on the ground twice and the pavement a feet in front of Jai moved. It was raised in round shape like a stool. The earth stool was made smooth for the lady to sit on."Your seat, madam," Galum offered to the standing lady."Oh thank you, dear. Galum, was it?" The lady asked nicely as she sat gracefully on the earth
Jai, Darrion, and Galum walked to the South stage with the ladies. The participants were told to go there because that’s where the semifinals would be held.And because it’s the semifinals, they were joined by crowds of people wanting to watch the battle.Darrion observed the crowds of people and narrowed his eyes in thought, “The south stage is going to be more crowded than before. Let’s slip ourselves by the fountain to get to our box.”“Well, boys. We will be in the audience box, cheering for you,” Madam Rue said.“Oh yes! Do your best Jai! I will give you more presents if you win!” Madam Serena patted Jai’s arm a few times.Jai sent a nervous smile, “thank you, madam. I will do my best.”Madam Serena giggled and walked to the audience boxes. “Let us be off, Ruru.”
*A/N:Happy New Year.Thank you for being our reader to this chapter. We hope we could give you good chapters this year too. Salam.p.s.The title was meant to be that way. Once again, happy new year!**Galum shifted his left foot forward and the earth rumbled under Jai’s feet. Jai widened his eyes and sidestepped to the side as a wall of earth jutted upwards in a swift motion.Jai was sure the big guy didn’t use this earthwall at all in their training yesterday. But that made Jai a little bit proud as a temporary mentor, because Galum didn't show all of his moves even though they're friends.The ground beneath him rumbled again, but Jai was prepared this time.‘Alright, let’s dance,’ Jai thought, he was getting excited. Then he side stepped the upcoming earth wall again and later, some spikes ju
Galum opened his eyes slowly. The first thing he noticed, was that he seemed to be in some sort of a tent. Because he could see white sheets high above him in an arch, covering the place.'Where is this?' Galum asked he tried getting up. But he ended up coming back down with a grunt.He felt his body aching all over. There's also a stinging sensation on his stomach.'Jai didn't hold back didn't he? My body hurts...' Galum thought.While he didn't blame the guy, he just hoped this crippling-stinging sensation go away quickly.Then a lady in white dress and green barrette approached his bed. She was bringing a wooden bowl."Hello, Galum. So glad to see you're awake," the lady said brightly while putting the bowl on the bedside table."Um... Excuse me but, who are you, madam?""I'm Lin, I help nurse the participants when they pass out. How'r
Galum was afraid. He wanted to trust what has been offered. But what if that was a trick so that Jai can get back at him later? He didn't actually know the guy before this competition.Galum was just a village boy who travelled to a big kingdom in hope of finding a cure for his parents. It was already a great effort to pass the border, the longest journey he had ever traveled on.Not to mention the concern for his parents' well-being.While earthmates care for each other a lot, and while each family feels a deeper connection to one another...And even though he trusted them to care for his parents... He's still worried."My parents were sick for very long time. And the doctor said their condition almost reached critical... I need to find the cure fast, Darrion."Darrion took a second before he asked, "then... Isn't that just the more reason to accept his help?""Yeah, but-" Galum stopped himself
High in the sky.A flying ship appeared from under the clouds.It was a normal size of ship you could see in pirate movies. Only, this one was white in color, and decorated with royal dark green, and intricate designs.Foliages of leaves and colorful, beautiful flowers filled its deck, making it seem like a ship themed "a garden flying in the sky".A man in white robes was sitting on one of the antique green seatings in the middle of the main deck. He was sipping a cup of aromatic green tea.He had long white hair, like snow. His skin was flawless white, like porcelain. And his eyes were icy with a darker blue undertone, like a blizzard in the middle of winter night.He was wearing a white, long, Japanese styled robe that was tied with small blue sash on the waist."What is the purpose of this... Contest, of yours, Your Majesty?" his deep and masculine voice pie
A young man with olive hair fell to the ground with a groan. The man writhed, turning to his left and clutching his stomach.A crackle roar sounded, tracing back to a fiery napalm which soon dispersed in the air. The dispersing fire revealed a man with violet hair a few meters away. The man had a very tense expression and beads of sweat all over his face. He looked exhausted.The guards signaled the violet haired man to stop his attacks, and the violet haired man bent over and started sucking heavy breaths.After checking the fallen participant, the guard sent a signal to the committee table like the previous battles. And the battle was ended.“Hugo is unable to continue, Mugen wins the battle! And that concludes our semifinals!”The audience cheered loudly.Jai puffed his cheeks and blew his breath slowly. “If what I think will happen is happening next then I have to cheer him
Galum was helping Oki to walk, with the green haired boy leaning on the big guy. While Darrion walked with a hand on Jai’s shoulder, in case he slipped in his walk."Why should all of us go hear the announcement? Oki and I both lost our battle," Galum said."They want to announce the next matches," Oki answered casually.Darrion glanced in Oki's direction with slight irritation. "Hey! I'm their personal windlet, you go find someone else!"Oki stuck his tongue at him."They said the semifinals were concluded. So does this mean we're getting to the finals?" Jai asked his blonde friend."Yeah, oh wait," Darrion paused, then he said, "no. This is the second part.""What did you mean by second part?" Jai asked."He meant that this is like-" Oki started."-the second semifinals," Darrion replied fast.Oki glanced at h