C73 Tournament (4)

*I saw some people say to just do a time skip, so I'm gonna work my way to a big time skip. I feel like that would help me feel better about writing this. That way Syrin will be old enough and I will feel like I have a fresh start. As for Souei being OP, I won't be nerfing him, but i will be introducing higher level enemies. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for everyone's input.*

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"Lady's and gentlemen, the match has ended in a knockout. The winner is Thomas Winslow!"

After announcing the winner, the crowd went crazy with cheer and applause. The medical staff came and took the loser for treatment. As Thomas was basking in his glory, a Doctor came to him as well. He still couldn't open his eyes, and who knows how damaged his eyes are. In order for him to continue to the next round, I may have to send Rem or Diana to heal him. We'll see what the doctor says after the sand is removed from his eyes.

As the doctor escorts Thomas out of the arena, I announce the names for the next match. After a quick introduction, I start the match and return to the balcony as usual. Upon my arrival, I order some guards to escort Thomas Winslow's family to him. I'm sure that they're worried about his well being, and his son will be excited after seeing his father win. I put the Winslow family to the back of my mind, as I need to officiate the tournament.

The matches that continued were action-packed and the crowd seemed to be entertained. When Thomas's name came up for another match, I had to send Rem down to heal his eyes. He could see, but his vision was extremely blurry. After Rem healed him, he said that he could see better than ever before.

Once Thomas could see again, I gave a quick speech to the crowd and started the match. This time Thomas's opponent isn't a dirty fighter, but he definitely showed more skill than the midget. The match lasted far longer than I thought it would, and Thomas ended up coming out on top yet again. He didn't win easily, as by the end of the match he looked like he went through a meat grinder. I'll probably have to send Rem to heal him again.

He isn't the only contestant that I've sent Rem to heal. Especially today when they are fighting in multiple matches on the same day. With this win, Thomas has now qualified for the final, and the next match will decide his opponent. While thinking this, I could see the rest of the Winslow family looking at Thomas with worry. First, he fought a dirty fighter that damaged his eyes and now he got the sh*t kicked out of him. Although, he won that doesn't change the fact that he isn't in the best condition following the fight.

When the arena was cleared, I called the next two contestants. The match itself didn't last long at all, as the favorite of the 70s section was involved. They call him the wall and he is a giant fighter that has been steamrolling every one of his opponents. Although he is huge, he uses his battle energy to increase his speed and dexterity. He fights like a man half his weight and has amazing grace for such a big fighter. The crowd always goes crazy for him whenever he has a match. Of course, many people in the stands have bets riding on the wall becoming the champion of the 70s section. After the wall qualified for the finals, I appeared I'm the arena and addressed the crowd.

"Lady's and gentlemen, have you enjoyed yourselves so far?!" I exclaim and the crowd cheers. "Good, the next match will be the final of the 70s section between Thomas Winslow and the wall!" I announce and the crowd starts chanting for the wall. "The match itself will begin in twenty minutes. I know it's getting late, but this match should end in time for everyone to be home for dinner. Please wait patiently and the match will begin shortly."

After my little speech, Nova teleports me to the infirmary. I'm met with the Winslow family have a heartfelt conversation. Thomas is still injured and is laying in one of the many beds lining the room.

"I don't want you going out there again, Tommy!" Thomas's wife exclaims with tears in her eyes. "Both of your matches today have injured you so badly. I can't take seeing you hurt like this anymore. That monster 'the wall' is in a different league compared to your other matches. I just can't take seeing you hurt like this."

"I've come this far already, Love. I won't turn back now. You don't have to worry. The royal family banned any crippling and killing. Even if I lose I'll recover sooner or later. I'm sorry you have to see this, but we need that money. Let's not even mention the job I would get in the army afterward." Thomas says with a sad smile on his lips.

"Mom, dad is the strongest. You don't have to worry so much. He'll win. I know he will." The son says but he doesn't have the same conviction as before. I guess seeing how bad his father's injuries are made him worried as well.

"Thomas!" I say as I pretend that I just entered the room. "The finals are staying in about twenty minutes. How are you feeling?"

"I'm hurt but I can still fight Your Highness!" He replies with a look of determination.

"Don't worry about the injuries. I'll have the same girl that healed your eyes fix you right up. I can't have my favorite fighter lose because of injuries not occurred during the match." I say with a kind smile.

"Thank you so much, Your Highness." His wife bows to me. "Can you please have that girl ready during the match? My husband wants to see this tournament through to the end. Even if I want him to give this up, but having that girl at the ready to heal my husband would put my heart at ease."

"Sure, I'll have her ready and waiting with me. If your husband is hurt in any life-threatening or crippling way, then she will appear immediately to treat him. Does this make you feel better?"

"Yes, thank you once again, Prince Syrin."

"No problem."