Queen's Cup

[4 days later]

The first day of the Cup came, Luka and Alice were in the spectator's seats while Solo was in the holding room for the contestants.

The match between some people already started, but the guard advised to not look at the match, so everyone should be on equal footing, but he never thought that Solo could see everything with Pesquisa, even if it was a bit useless since the majority is weak.

Staff: Now then Mr. Virtuta, please enter the arena. Good luck.

Solo: Don't worry, I don't need it.

Staff: Heh, if you will win, then I'll offer you a drink.

Solo: Nah, I don't drink alcohol 'I don't drink anything…'

Then he slowly walked in the hallway towards the arena floor, and when he entered the arena…

Extras: Ahah! It's a handsome man this time!/Oooh! I wonder how he's going to get raped!?/Still, I would rape him… He's so handsome!

Solo: These bitches...

Then the opponent entered the arena, it was the dullahan of the fight of 4 days ago.

Dullahan: Oh, what an handsome young warrior. Hehe… I'm looking forward to putting on a nice show after you lose.

Solo didn't rebuked and stood there, waiting for her, and didn't even sheathed his sword.

Dullahan: Tsk… Draw your weapon…

Solo ignored her and crossed his arms in front of him, while wearing a bored look.

Solo: Come.

The Dullahan was enraged and rushed toward Solo, ready to strike him down, but she didn't expected that he would kick in her stomach, and flung her to the arena's wall, while falling unconscious.

Meanwhile her head slowly rolled in the ground, while still having her eyes closed. The audience was in silence, not believing what just happened, while Solo walked away, since he finished the fight.

Later, other fights happened, and had the same end, Solo didn't moved and used only one foot to defeat the opponent, the audience was slowly getting more enthusiast for the fights with Solo, and now he was at the semi-finals.

Then he sensed someone nearing him and knocked at his door.

Solo: You can enter.

From the door, the Queen, still in incognito, entered and said.

Queen: How are you faring, Solo? Your strength is really great for one who didn't even got past his 20 years.

Solo: Meh, years of survival in a desert full of soul eating beasts of town destroying strength will do that to you…

Queen: What?

Solo: What?

The Queen shook her head and said.

Queen: Whatever… It seems that the other 5 participants failed, and to make matters worse, the undefeated champion enlisted in this year's Queen Cup.

Solo: 'Mh, maybe that's why I sensed Alma Elma here… Maybe she wants revenge from what happened at the ship…'

Solo just nodded while the Queen talked.

Queen: She calls herself Kyuba, and is an incredibly skilled monster. Without fail, she has completely dominated every opponent unlucky enough to be matched against her. She hasn't made an appearance in a while, so I believed that she wouldn't participate this year.

Solo: Don't worry, I will not lose to someone like that… I will win, and I bet my title as the King of Hueco Mundo, that if I lose the fight, then I'll throw it away…

Queen: King… of Hueco Mundo? Where's that?

Solo: That's a secret… I think now it's my turn again…

Queen: Nn… I hope you will win against her…

Solo then left the queen and walked to the arena, Alice and Luka were still spectating him, and they were swinging around a big banner in which was written 'Solo Virtuta, win for us!', it made him smile at their cheerings, and looked forward to see who was his opponent.

It was a cerberus monster.

Cerberus: (1) Heh, a young man that looks like he's worth raping. (2) We'll let you come as much as you want. (3) The audience will love seeing you get raped.

Solo: *Sigh* I am not get rewarded enough for this shit… Come.

Cerberus (1) (2) (3) Don't underestimate us!!

Then the cerberus rushed at Solo, but like the other fights, he just raised his foot and kicked her in the stomach, flinging her to the arena's wall, and making the cerberus unconscious.

The audience cheered for his victory, while Solo walked back at his waiting room.

Later, he was looking at the window, outside, when suddenly someone knocked the door.

Solo: You can come, Alice, Luka.

Alice opened the door and both her and Luka entered.

Alice: You were pretty cool there.

Luka: Nn, you won with just 1 kick, and you didn't even tried seriously!

Solo: Oh right, you know? The next opponent is Alma Elma.

Luka: Eh?!

Alice: So you knew it already?

Solo: Who has Pesquisa between us?

Alice: ...Right… Well, I don't think a good luck will be useful… Just don't leave permanent damage…

Solo: It's ok, I will not hurt her too much…

Alice smiled and then before leaving, she said.

Alice: Still, congratulations for entering the finals.

Solo: Thanks.

Luka: Well, bye Solo.

Solo said bye to Luka and Alice, and they left the room, leaving Solo alone for some minutes until a staff member entered.

Staff: Mr. Virtuta, the final match is here! Please, head into the arena!

Solo: Nn.

Then Solo walked towards the arena, and got out from the hallway, entering the arena.

Solo adjusted his eyes to the bright sun, and looked at the other end of the arena with a smirk.

Solo: Well, well, well… It seems that you didn't forfeit… Kyuba… Or should I say Alma Elma?

Alma Elma appeared from the other end of the arena, and had a smile in her face.

Alma Elma: It's obvious… Finally I can fight you again, and this time I will not hold back! I even trained so I could match you.

Solo: And it was a bit useful, sensing your power… '3th Espada level… It is a really big jump from the 5th Espada in resurreccion level…' But it isn't enough…

Alma Elma: We will see!

Then Alma Elma boosted herself with wind magic and flew towards Solo, he raised an eyebrow at her speed, and raised a palm, blocking her full powered punch, the contact between them made a big shockwave, but Solo seemed unharmed.

Solo then started talking with a smile.

Solo: You really got stronger… you would match the 3rd Espada… but she is still 3 seats under me… and the difference between the espadas is to not be underestimated… Cero.

Then from Solo's palm, a scarlet energy beam appeared, and completely hit Alma Elma, who had a panicked look and tried to shield herself with her wind magic, it helped a bit from blocking the weakened cero, but it still hurt her much.

Then she appeared behind Solo, ready to hit him with a martial art.

Alma Elma: Killing Flow!

But Solo blocked the hit by raising his arm, he didn't even flinched, while at the other side, the kick made fly a big cloud of sand, Alma Elma was surprised, before she recovered and used her wind to reappear in front of Solo, who was still seeing her clearly, and used more attacks.

Alma Elma: Palm of Pure Violence!

She continued to hit Solo with her palms infused with her inner energy, but he didn't even flinched, because he was using Hierro to protect himself, if he didn't do it, even he would be pushed a bit back.

Solo: Can we stop with this side show?

Alma Elma was shocked that not even an attack of hers did something, he just took all of her blows like he was being hit from snowballs.

Alma Elma: How strong are you?! It's not possible for someone to stand like that after my attacks!

Solo: Then you didn't seen it yet… You know, every Espadas are connected to an Aspect of Death:

The 9th Espada represent Greed

The 8th Espada represent Madness

The 7th Espada represent Intoxication

The 6th Espada represent Destruction

The 5th Espada represent Despair

The 4th Espada represent Emptiness

The 3rd Espada represent Sacrifice

The 2nd Espada represent Aging

The 1st Espada represent Solitude

Try to guess my Aspect of Death…

Alma Elma didn't answered and carefully looked at him, no one in the audience made a sound, Solo smiled at the silence and said.

Solo: Correct, it's Silence… My Aspect of Death is Silence, you know why? Because it's one of the most beautiful things in the creation, the peace that comes after a war… The sounds that disappear after the end of chaos… Even if sometimes I appreciate some voices.

And now, no one will utter a single word for the rest of the fight…

Solo raised his reiatsu to his full output, and controlling it so that it didn't leaked out from the arena, Alma Elma was shocked from the sudden pressure, and started to kneel while taking deep breaths, Solo continued to smile, and walked towards Alma Elma.

When he was in front of her, he kneeled and moved his lips, without uttering a sound, but Alma Elma could clearly comprehend what he said, and her eyes were wide open.

Solo(Silent): You will never overcome me… Never, and ever…

Then he raised an hand, while Alma Elma closed her eyes, and preparing herself to receive the final strike that will knock her down…

…

…

She waited, but nothing came, until the pressure over her stopped and a palm caressed her head, shocking her.

Solo won, and he started to talk.

Solo: Don't worry, I will not hurt you, I still promised Alice to not severely injure you.

Alma Elma's eyes widened before she looked down, blushed a bit, and then playfully punched Solo

Alma Elma: You are evil… Don't scare me like that…

Solo: Well, it's funny doin-

He was interrupted when Alma Elma raised her head and gave a kiss on his cheek.

Alma Elma: Heh, I should be careful, it seems that the Monster Lord really likes you.

Solo looked to Alice and seen her with a pissed off look towards Alma Elma

Solo: *Sigh* 'I am really not paid enough for this shit…'