Finals - Group battle

Three days after the departure of Elven from the capital. There was a jubilant atmosphere in the city cause- the finale of the three years clan competition.

From the General audience to the warriors all were hyped to see which clan will lift the title of strongest younger generation this time.

There was recent news of the assassination of member of the business council a few days ago but despite that, there was no dampening of emotions of the general audience and warriors regarding the finale of clan competition.

People were busy speculating results, while businessmen were setting up stalls for betting on the finals.

"What's there to speculate, winner will be team Menjalar will be once again hands-down winner"

"Yeah, that's true it would have been exciting if the Aries team survived the round. Too bad they were all but one killed. "

"You should not underestimate team blue pole, made of a group of small clans and families. They had a pretty neat performance this time."

"Those small clan does not dare to mess with Menjalar clan. Otherwise, there will be bad days ahead of them. Only big clans like Aries or Tide will be their equal opponent."

"Hey listen ! have you heard who will be the chief guest this time ?"

All young warriors who were gossiping about competition suddenly became excited over these words of just arrived man.

"Tell us Zoro, you are the number one information source of our group ?"

"Come on tell us, don't keep us guessing. Every time it is some bigshot who chooses the best performer to be his disciple. I wonder who will be this time."

Zoro first enjoyed few minutes of his praise and intense speculation then seeing the best opportunity he dropped the news.

"This time will be special, it will be attended by one of council Elder of our Nation, Morial. "

"Oh my god, Morial. He is going to arrive but how can elder have time for this small competition."

"Apparently, Elder Morial owed a favor to Menjalar clan head who used this favor to invite him here. He is pretty sure of his clan's victory thereby in one way giving his clan member a chance to become Elders disciple even if they will be only in -name ."

"Also I heard that Seamus after waking up shut himself in his room. He hasn't exited his room ever since."

"Maybe he was feeling responsible over his team's death. By the way, does anyone know what happened that whole team got wiped out?"

All men shake their heads to express their opinion.

It was in the evening when excited audience got assembled in the venue of the arena. In the special viewer's area, several elders and prominent figures were present there to spectate.

First Menjalar clan team warriors were invited to the arena among cheers and applause of the audience.

The announcer then announced Aries clan name, he was just saying as customary because everyone knew the team is no position to compete.

But to surprise, the audience and all clans Seamus arrived in the arena and walked to stand in his place. All people including the Aries clan were shocked over his appearance.

He was looking disheveled and gloomy with black swollen eyes like he has not slept for several days. He didn't pay any attention to everyone just quietly stood there.

One by one all qualified clans team were announced then, match time was declared.

It was going to be a group battle with three men team from each qualified clan who will fight each other simultaneously to determine the last standing team as the winner.

Everything is allowed except deliberate killing. There were four clans qualified namely Menjalar, Blue pole, Tide and Aries.

Just before Seamus was going to enter the arena, his uncle stopped him at the stands.

"What are you doing?"

"Participating "

"Shut up. What do you mean? Are you even in the right condition? My child, you are in a terrible mental condition you should rest. "

"I'm fine. I can fight "

"There is the three-man team there. How will you fight alone? You....."

Before he can finish his sentence, Seamus ignored him and walked out to the arena.

Elder Morial implied to start the Competition. On clue, four warriors landed on four corners each representing wood, rock, water, and ice.

They worked together to create a man-made jungle in the arena ground with their cooperation. This jungle has every kind of topography like plateau, plains, caves, streams, etc. found in nature.

The announcer announced the rules of the finale with each team having a token which the other team has to snatch from them. The winner will be who has three tokens at end of the day.

Every team that has more than one token will be displayed on the map given to each team so that team having more tokens can't hide till the end of the match.

As the bell rang indicating the start of the competition, every team entered the forest domain from each side.

The audience and elders can view the match on the screen transmitted by insects roaming in the forest. This was a special type of broadcast communication technique of warrior squad in which four especially learned warrior with help of each other project images on the viewable screen.

The audience was still confused by the entry of Seamus in competition with every team having three members, it was very disadvantageous for him.

Seamus entered the forest and found himself in the area with tall grasses growing in the plain field.

He walked randomly towards one direction without hint of urgency. He was deliberately walking slowly like he was lost in his thoughts.

Soon he found the small lake in the corner. He jumped and sat down on the rock near the lake.

Everyone who was watching thought he was going to hide but when he sat down on the most noticeable spot visible from distance everyone was confused.

Elder Morial first time since the start was a little excited,

"He is waiting for them."