The Twilight Duel [part 1]
The nanny, with her sweet and deep voice, concluded the story, letting the words resonate in the soul of the listener.
The legend of Kael was not just a story of the past, but an eternal teaching that continued to inspire and guide the brave hearts of Ryushin.
I sat in silence, reflecting on everything I had just heard.
The story of Kael had deeply moved me, but I couldn't help but think about how it could have been different.
If only Kael had not fallen in love with Leya, if only he had maintained his focus and determination on what really mattered, perhaps, no, surely he would not have met that tragic end.
Love makes people foolish.
It distracts us from our goals, makes us lower our guard, and become vulnerable.
Kael, the great redeemed warrior, had fallen not by the hand of a stronger enemy, but because of a love that had diverted him from his path.
If only Kael had resisted that feeling, he would have remained the invincible warrior who had conquered the arena.
He would have succeeded in ascending to true immortality, being remembered by others not only for his strength and courage but also for his wisdom and his ability to maintain control of his life and destiny.
Thus, as the story of Kael concluded, a new chapter was about to be written in the sands of the Ryushin Coliseum.
Indeed, in the twilight of this Ryushin Coliseum, the air is charged with anticipation.
The crowd had gathered once again, an excited crowd fills the stands, their eyes fixed on the arena below, where two figures stand out against the dying light of the day.
There were a sea of tense faces waiting for a duel that promised to be different from all those seen so far.
Observing this, the satisfied commentator began to speak with his powerful and clear voice, cutting through the buzz of the crowd.
**The Twilight Duel**
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the highlight of the evening!" the commentator begins, his voice echoing among the ancient stones.
"Tonight, two of the most formidable warriors of our Coliseum will face each other in a duel that promises to be written in the annals of the Ryushin Coliseum!"
From one side of the arena, Arashi no Taka, the "Storm Falcon," so called for his speed and precision in battle, advances.
His armor as black as night is adorned with symbols of storms and lightning, and his sword emits a bluish glow, like the heart of a storm.
From the other side, emerges Yaiba no Maihime, known as "The Blade Dancer," her slender figure wrapped in a cloak that ripples like a flame.
Her twin swords are famous for their lethality, and her reputation as a duelist is unmatched.
"Our duelists have prepared for this moment, they have sharpened their blades and their minds," continues the commentator, as Arashi no Taka and Yaiba no Maihime approach the center of the arena.
"Who will emerge victorious? Who will be forced to bow before the superiority of the other?"
The audience holds its breath as the two warriors stop, facing each other.
As the arena prepares for the duel, the commentator takes the opportunity to educate the new spectators, his voice echoing with authority and clarity.
"For those of you who are new to our illustrious Ryushin Coliseum, let me illustrate the rules that govern the duel that is about to take place," announces the commentator.
"Each duel is a sacred rite of courage and skill, and as such, is bound by laws as ancient as the Coliseum itself."
"First," he continues, "each duelist must respect the armistice. There will be no attacks before the signal of the master-at-arms. This is the time to measure each other with the gaze, to find the measure of the opponent."
"Second, no spells and curses that will have an effect even after the duration of the duel on one of the duelists are allowed."
"Finally," concludes the commentator with a solemn tone, "the duel continues until one of the duelists is disarmed, declares surrender, or is judged incapable of continuing by our master-at-arms. Death is not the goal here; we seek to demonstrate superiority, not to shed blood unnecessarily."
With the rules clearly established, the commentator steps aside, letting the duel take over.
The tension is palpable, and as Arashi no Taka and Yaiba no Maihime stare at each other, ready to demonstrate their mastery, the audience waits with bated breath for the signal that will start the battle.
"Let the duel begin!" exclaims the master-at-arms, and the fate of the two warriors intertwines in the arena under the watchful eye of all.
A nod from the master-at-arms, and the duel begins.
Arashi no Taka lunges forward, his sword slicing the air with a hiss.
Yaiba no Maihime responds with a grace that defies gravity, her blades drawing arcs of light in the growing darkness.
"A lightning-fast attack from Arashi no Taka, but Yaiba no Maihime dances away with a death-defying move!" narrates the commentator, his voice full of admiration.
"Look how they move, like two forces of nature in a deadly ballet!"
The duel intensifies, with attacks and parries following one another in a frenetic rhythm.
The commentator doesn't miss a beat, describing every move with a precision that makes the action almost tangible for those listening.
"Arashi no Taka seems to be gaining the upper hand, but beware! Yaiba no Maihime is not to be underestimated, her cunning is only matched by her skill with the swords!" exclaims the commentator, as the tension in the arena grows.
The fight continues, with both duelists showing why they are feared and respected.
The commentator, with his narration, creates an atmosphere of suspense that envelops the arena like a fog.
"Who will fall? Who will reign supreme? This is the Ryushin Coliseum, where legends clash and destinies are forged!" cries the commentator, as the duel reaches its climax.
And so, under the starry sky, the twilight duel continues, a new chapter in the history of the Ryushin Coliseum being written with every sword stroke and every elegant movement.
The suspense is palpable, and the commentator is the narrator of this epic battle, a voice that guides the spectators through every thrilling moment.