10 Chrysanthemum
A/N: Hey guys, you thought this was dropped didn't you. Guess what it's not, sad to say...
I haven't really watched the anime/ read the mangas I need to add for my other FF. I also need to do that to this FF in the future during the period of great fusion of worlds I'm planning something grand for it.
the reason I was out of commission is cus I found a novel I liked and I got immersed in it I forgot the existence of yal bunch.
Also I named the chapters wrongly so I plan on changing them. do yal think I should remove my chapter naming?
~DreamingOni~
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"Oh! also, this group of 16 people will be named The 'Chrysanthemum'" looking at the crowd of elves in front of me not waiting for them to process what I just said I then proceeded my announcement
( A/N: Chrysanthemum is the name of the Imperial seal of Japan/ National seal of Japan.
Its a flower with 16 petals which symbolizes the 16 Generals In my story.
For more information go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Seal_of_Japan)
"They who will be chosen by the end of the tournament will carry this symbol with them with pride as it will be the symbol of the powerhouses of our clan." I said as I use my magic to make a visual effect of the logo the Chrysanthemum will carry, This time going silent in order to let the people process what I just said.
[Image here] (A/N I know I keep forgetting to upload the photo so if I do please remind me.)
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(3rd POV)
The crowd went wild as they were excited to take part in the tournament since it will be an opportunity to get close and protect their lord and savior in order to repay him.
The person who took them in even though they were lowly goblins and even helped them get stronger. He even provided them proper education/ Knowledge in order to find their hidden potential in where their talent lies be it fighting, Medicine/Healing, Mage craft, and so on and forth.
All of them had the same reason to win this tournament, But some of them had another reason which was to be renamed by their Lord. These Individuals are the ones that were taken in and named by Asahi and other High elves.
At first, they were sad to know that their race was one rank lower than the ones their lord name but were surprised and happy to know they had a chance to rank up by working hard and that fact was announced in the book Velshizen their lord made.
There were a few distinct individuals who were found to have high talents in mage craft, Sword arts, Spear arts, Hammer arts, Axe arts. This talent was found due to the fact, as if fate, found the books about this field of expertise in the library of books their lord made.
These talents were hard to find since it was observed that their species was more versatile in the way of the Bow. They deduced it was due to their lord who named them and turning them into a whole new species, But Velshizen knew that wasn't the case since Elves were known for Bows in the fantasy novels he read in the past.
As the crowds were going wild about the announcement of their Lord, some of them suddenly notice one thing.
Though they have talent in a certain field which will allow them to participate and have a chance to win a position in the Chrysanthemum they weren't prepared for any of it.
As they say, what the point of having talent if you won't practice/train them in order to refine this talent.
That's exactly the case right now, they have only read about them theoretically and practiced them a few times before diving deep into the book. Since they planned on reading every book related to a certain field they plan on practicing before proceeding on doing it practically.
The announcement was too unexpected for them.
As if knowing what they were thinking Velshizen suddenly interjected after being silent for a while so the crowd can discuss and process his announcement, A few elves knew this and made them grateful for their lord.
Such a caring selfless leader, Who can ask for more?!.
"For does who are worried that their skills are not up to par do not worry, I will be giving you one year before the tournament will begin. Let me remind you I do not want any half-assed participation I will be taking this event seriously as this 16 will be one of the pillars of their clan.
They will be serving the clan for generations to come. This group will not be biased on who it will protect, It will protect my family and the clansmen equally.
Actually let me rephrase that, there isn't 'My family or clans men' for me we are all family." Velshizen said at first with a firm tone and stoic face and ending it with a caring tone that of a father to his children with a soft smile.
Without waiting for the crowd's reaction Velshizen proceeded to turn around and headed in the direction of his home saying "That is all for the announcement, I'll be heading back to take a rest in my abode. The past few months were pretty taxing." Saying that he disappeared as if he was never there in the first place.
This caused the crowd to kneel down, some teared up because they were touched by what their lord said. They don't feel any lie behind does words, every word was expressed truthfully with anything false behind.
Some had the eye of determination knowing how much their leader/Lord care for their clan how could they not care for it as well? They could already tell, that the barrier their lord made was very strong, Impossible for them to even recreate. They can't even begin to imagine how hard it is to create the barrier.
'Just how many times was his magicule reserve drained just to create the barrier?'
This question ran through their minds as they sword to put their lives on the line for their lord
More importantly, their home, the home their lord created.
After Velshizen left, the crowd dispersed as some of them were happy since in the future they will have more people to protect their beloved clan, the people who thought this way were non-combatants meaning their field of work is not in the field of fighting. They were mostly Engineers, Carpenters, Painters, Medics, and Etc.
Though there were some noncombat class people who still wish to join the Chrysanthemum, this group of people can be said to be classified as one of does people who say 'I'll show them that **** can also be strong. I'll be the strongest **** in the world!'
They are the protagonist of their own story. But that will be mentioned later on in the story.
As most people dispersed there was a group of men that were left behind. If others were to see them they would think they were best friends since childhood, but truth be told they were acquainted just a few days ago during their naming ceremony.
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(??? POV)
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As I stared in awe at the spot where our leader was processing what he just mentioned I was very excited and hoped to join the Chrysanthemum in the future. Just the fact he disappeared on the spot as if he was never there already says the strength our lord possesses.
As the crowd cleared up I saw a bunch of people doing the same as I was, staring at the stage where our lord was previously standing. It was as they were thinking the same thing.
The aura, the posture, his way of talking, his eyes, and everything about our lord were worth admiring. It was a goal all of us wanted to reach, though it may seem impossible we yearn to reach the same heights as him stand by his side, and make him proud.
we all wanted one thing and it was his recognition.
Oh, how lucky we are to serve such a mighty yet humble leader? I've witnessed some groups/packs having arrogant leaders just because they had the strength to back it up. Yet our Lord was different, He had the strength of course even more than does I've seen so far in fact they are ants in front of our lord, no, calling them ants is already over-estimating them.
He is humble, he doesn't have an ounce of arrogance, he has an aura of a leader, A true leader that doesn't sacrifice his people for his own survival. Being near him makes you feel safe just being behind him feels like no matter how many arrows rush toward us none of them will pass by our lord be it thousands, hundred thousand, millions, or billions and etc.
I admire him for that, and just like any clan member, I will devote my life to preserve his clan and not let it die in ashes as long as I'm alive the name Sakurazawa shall be feared across the lands. This is a promise I will carry til I die.
I approach a white-haired guy I meet during the naming ceremony, he has a handsome face and pale skin, He is handsome just like any of the clan but he stands out from the rest of us.
"Merlin" I called out as I touched his back bringing him out of his stupor.
"Oh lance, how have you been? I'm sorry for not responding it's just I can't help but admire our lord." Merlin said as he smiled slightly with a wry smile.
"I can't blame you, look even Nigrum is stupidly staring at the stage even though he is already stupid he usually only thinks of fighting," I said as I point at a topless long messy blue hair and tan skin tone.
Compared to other clan members he is one of the few that had a 'Manly' transformation, though maybe as a side effect he only thinks of fighting and destroying everything the defy the clan and has mad respect for the leader.
Merling just laughed it off, though the statement made Nigrum snap off of his stupor as well, and walked towards me and stared down at me.
"Lancelot, I dare you to repeat that again. Who is stupid?" Nigrum said as he was clearly pissed being called stupid or usually muscle head.
"Mah~mah I think Lance didn't mean any of it just let it off," Merlin said as he tried to pacify the situation in order to not escalate any further.
"As lively as ever, Thanks to you guys I came out of my senses. Though it's only been a few days since we've met it's good to see you guys again." A guy with a handsome face blonde hair, blue eyes and a small build that would make others underestimate him but does who know him would know that does muscle pack a punch. Following behind him is a girl of similar hair and eye color her hair had sakura petals latching on them as if refusing to let go.
"Isn't it good, boys should be lively as they have so much energy they could use it for training!" The girl said energetically.
"Adam, Eve it's nice meeting you guys too. I guess we all were mesmerized by the strength of our Lord. And Nigrum, I'm sorry for calling you an idiot please don't take it to heart." I said as I look at the newcomers.
"Tsk, whatever" Nigrum said as he left but stopped after a certain distance.
"You guys better get into Chrysanthemum, Ill be waiting for you there." Saying that he left.
"The Chrysanthemum huh... I guess all of you also plan on taking part in the tournament right?" I said and asked the rest an obvious question.
"Of course, That's common sense. Though the content of the tournament is unknown I still hope that it won't be hard on us as we will obviously all be fighting, I hope our lord makes a fair system that won't side more on a certain field and put another field at a disadvantage." Merlin said as he tries to predict the Content of the tournament.
"That's true, and yes I will participate as well. I plan on protecting the clan since it's precious for me." Adam said.
(A/N Kinda ironic how the father of humanity is here. Also, let me remind you, They are all elves, not humans)
"Mhm! That's true I love the clan so ill join though chances of me getting in are low I still want to try my best as I love the clan Who won't want to protect it." Eve said in an exaggerated energetic voice.
I simply nodded at their statement and realized something. "Wheres Da Vinci?" I asked as I looked around, since Da Vinci was like leader Asahi who practically bow and worship our lord but compared to Asahi she had another reason which led her to do that.
"Oh, Da Vinci left earlier, she seems to be excited about the idea of the lord so after the announcement she rushed towards the library to stud more mage craft in order to get stronger. I mean she literally worships our lord so much because of the books our Lord made." Eve said as she put her hand on her chin as if contemplating something.
"Oh, she beat me to it huh. Guess il be going now I don't want Da Vinci to hog all the books now do I? Well, it was nice meeting you all and I hope to meet you guys again in the future" Merlin said as he said his goodbye and walked towards the location of the library.
"Hahahaha, Ill head of as well, ill be training to prepare for the tournament. Do you want to join us, Lance?" Adam said as he looked at me with a smile.
I simply shook my head in refusal and said "No, ill train by myself, and besides we both have different expertise, you train fist martial arts while I practice swordsmanship."
"Well that's too bad, but I guess you're right. Goodbye Lancelot see you again!" Adam waved followed by eve who shouted.
"Bye-bye! let's meet again in the future lance-chan!" This made me smile wryly.
After they left I stared at the spot where our Lord stood one last time before heading back home.
'I shall get stronger and serve you as your sword, my lord.'
Saying that I left.
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(Velshizen POV)
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"Man making that barrier sure is taxing well mentally, Though I have Godly concentration to help me with that problem I sure still need a nap. Wait for arent dragon known for sleeping in novels? I guess that's why I feel this way right now." I said as I reached the hall and sat on the single throne in the middle of the hall which was located in my house.
"Great sage, wake me up after 1 year if I continue sleeping peacefully," I said as if setting up an alarm clock, well a very useful one at that.
[Affirmative, Setting an alarm to approximately 1 year from now]
"Thank you"
Saying that I drifted to sleep while sitting on the throne my hands supporting my cheek to not make my head fall and my feet on my side. It was as if i was watching Netflix on a tv in front of me.
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(3rd POV)
(Time skip 2 months.)
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a sudden spike of magicule was sensed in the east side of the continent accompanied by a heavy roar that shook the lands and caused the sea to rage.
On an isolated island, we can see a beautiful developing civilization, the sudden spike of magicule and roar caused the citizens of this island to awaken does that sleep and stop does that were training and looked at the direction of the roar and mana spike.
In the middle of the island, three mountains can be seen the civilization seem to be concentrated around this three mountain causing the buildings to be built around it.
A person can be seen sleeping in the middle of the mountain inside a house within the halls on top of the mountain.
The person suddenly opened his eyes showing majestic moving sakura-like pattern with beautiful neon pink color.
If anyone were to see this right now they would cower in fear as the aura he was leaking seem to be like he was angered not because his sleep was disturbed but because of an entirely different reason. But the person who seems to be scary in other people's eyes was crying.
The aura leaked throughout the entire continent which causes people who sensed it to cower in fear especially the people on the isolated island. They thought that their king was enraged since he mentioned he would sleep and thought the sudden magicule spike and roar awoke him from his slumber. But we all know that they are wrong.
All of a sudden a voice that had a mixture of sorrow and anger can be heard throughout the island
"Brother....."
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~To be continued~
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A/N: As an apology for not posting lately I made a nearly 3k word count chapter hope you guys like it.
Question:
Is the group name good? or still cringy like always?
Goodnight guys.
~DreamingOni~
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next chapter ~Grief~
