When Adrian heard what the staff told him, he asked, "Has everyone whom we invited arrived too?"The woman nodded. "Yes, sir. Although, a few of the elderly are too ill to attend, so they've sent their descendants as substitutes. Also, the godkings have made all the preparations necessary at Wyvern Peak. Jerome and the others are still inside the rainforest at the moment. Based on the current situation, I believe the first team will exit in seven days."Adrian got up when he heard this. "That's good. It's about time I head over to Wyvern Peak myself. Help me prepare for it please.""Yes, sir." Adrian flew over to Wyvern Peak the very same day, where a whole group of people had gathered. The retirees and friends and relatives of the candidates were all staying in Wyvern Peak, waiting for the birth of the next legate. Wyvern Peak's management was closely monitoring everything happening within the rainforest. Everyone became more and more excited as they waited for the final day.
After two weeks, the first and second teams were about to exit the rainforest. Wyvern Peak would select its next legate between the victor and the runner-up. Adrian seemed a little worried, while the others were trembling with excitement. Finally, with the sounds of heavy footsteps and labored breathing, thousands of figures emerged from the forest.It was Jerome and his team.He was riddled with countless wounds, some of which were scrapes from vines. He was a gruesome sight. More than a hundred of his teammates were being carried by the other teammates. All of them looked exhausted.Jerome instantly spotted Adrian and the others waiting for him outside the rainforest. He stopped and gasped for air as he looked at Adrian. Everyone started applauding and cheering for him with smiles on their faces. Jerome was still bleeding. It seemed that they had come across a pack of wolves or something equally dangerous."I'm back," Jerome said, his words filled with deep meaning. "Well done,
"Alive and kicking, sir," Remy responded, to which everyone smiled. Adrian stroked Remy's head and smiled. "Good work. I can see you've improved a great deal since we last spoke. You've won this test."“Has no one else gotten out?" Remy asked. "You're the second team to leave the rainforest, Jerome was six hours ahead of you. Everyone else is still in there."Remy took a deep breath, then exhaled. "Does this mean either Jerome or myself will be replacing you as the next legate?""That's right. One of you will become Wyvern Peak's next leader.""I'd like to sleep for a while now," Remy replied.Adrian gestured, and a second group of medics transported the injured to the base. The first elder then walked over and asked, "Should we let the rest continue with the challenge?"Adrian nodded. "They may have lost, but they're still going to become valuable members of Wyvern Peak. Keep a close eye on their positions and have our men on standby to save them if required.""All right.
Neither of them knew what Adrian meant, but they could sense there was a deeper meaning to his words. Remy asked, "Why do you say that, sir? Is something going to happen during the finals?"Adrian turned his back to them. "Focus on your fight and don't stop until a new legate has been chosen. Remember, do not stop no matter what happens. This is a show of courage and determination. It’ll also show the outlanders that Wyvern Peak will be regaining control very soon. We're about to rise." Still confused by Adrian's sudden statement, Remy and Jerome were about to ask more when Adrian said, "Make sure you remember all that. Now, rest. Your finals will begin in ten days. I want you to focus on recuperating so that you can surprise me with your best performance. Go on now." "Sir.""Sir."Remy and Jerome called out, though they were reluctant to leave Adrian's side. "A legate never shows fear or retreats, that's the motto you should remember. Create your own legacy for your lovers,
"You do know you might die, right?" Raquel said through clenched teeth. She added firmly, "I'll gather the battle warriors and godkings immediately. They should be able to get here in no time. I doubt Bashir will be a match for all of us, even if he's an immortal."Adrian shook his head and rejected Raquel's suggestion. "I just told you this will be my last fight. I'm going to give Jerome and Remy one final lesson before I bow out. I'll be able to truly let everything go after that."Raquel placed her hand over Adrian's shoulder. "Have you ever once thought about yourself? You've already done enough. Jerome, Remy, Sage, Polaris, everyone… You've taught them enough. This is their path to walk now, so why do all this?" "It's my job to clean up the messes until they officially take over Wyvern Peak. I have to clear the way one more time before I leave.""What about Sam and Nova? You know full-well Bashir’s an immortal and that nobody is a match for him. You will die if you fight him
Adrian stood under the night sky a while longer before leaving the roof. Everyone in Novemton eagerly awaited for the finals to begin as Jerome and Remy prepared for their final battle. The spectators waited patiently to witness the birth of the new legate, while reporters zoned in on Wyvern Peak like hawks. Samantha and her family, including Juno, returned to Swallowston, while reporters from all over the world rushed to Wyvern Peak, ready to record the finals. Billions of people waited for the final event, anxiously waiting for it to take place. Adrian sat in his office writing a letter. It was a letter addressed to all of the citizens of Novemton. His letter contained the hopes he had for the next generation as War Legate Draco before he retired. The Battle Warrior Departments scattered throughout the cities, counties, and villages throughout Novemton made copies of the letter upon receiving it. Soon, everyone had a copy and read through it silently.[It has been four years s
They all hoped he would retain his position for another four years, but that did not seem possible anymore.***One Jewel Road in Swallowston was brightly lit.As Adrian’s family read the letter, they felt all of Adrian's regrets in every single word. He may have dealt with Internal Affairs, but he did not have the opportunity to purge the world of the many outland organizations.Samantha thought back to the past. More specifically, she was recalling when Adrian had just returned to Swallowston. She lamented how time had passed so quickly and how Adrian had only retained his position for a few more years since then.'He's grown old…’Samantha picked up Nova from her cot and carried her to the observatory. She pointed in the direction of Wyvern Peak and said, "Daddy's over there, Nova. He'll be home soon.""Da…da… Dada!" Nova's cries traveled all the way to Wyvern Peak. ***Dong!Dong, dong!Dong, dong, dong!!!The deafening sound of the drums could be heard from Wyvern P
Dong, dong, dong!!!The sound of drums rang out as billions of people cheered. Everyone sitting around the stage became nervous as the finals began.The moment the first elder announced the start of the battle, Jerome and Remy clenched their fists and unleashed their mighty aura, which caused another wave of cheers. The two candidates spotted someone on the roof of Wyvern Peak's main hall.It was Adrian in a black cape, quietly watching them.They looked at Adrian, recalling him saying they were to continue their match no matter what happened that day. Those words from ten days ago rang in their mind as though they were just yesterday. They both looked at one another and yelled, "Let's go!"Boom!!!Their auras were so intense that even the ground beneath their feet shattered as they charged at one another. They both swung powerful punches that clashed on impact.And thus, began the finals of the selection! ***Adrian remained calm as he watched Jerome and Remy fight. Raqu