Chapter 28

As the morning sun begins to rise, the church bells ring out their melodic chime, signaling the start of a brand new day. With each resounding dong, the town awakens from its slumber and the hustle and bustle of daily life begin anew. As if in response to the bell's call, the birds take flight and fill the air with their joyful songs, creating a symphony of sound that dances upon the morning breeze.

I sat in the waiting room, my eyes scanning the empty seats of the coliseum as I waited for the crowds to flood in. Today was the final day of the tournaments, the day when all matches would be played, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building inside me. As I turned to my companion, Andrew, I commented on the beauty of the day, hoping to spark a conversation.

"What a beautiful day, don't you agree, Andrew?" I asked, my voice carrying a hint of eagerness.

Andrew looked up from his book, his eyes scanning the room before nodding in agreement. "It is a lovely day, Master Lucas," he responded, but I could sense a lack of enthusiasm in his tone.

I leaned back in my chair, taking a deep breath. The sun shone brightly outside, casting a warm glow on everything it touched. A light breeze filtered through the windows, carrying with it the fresh scent of the blooming flowers outside.

"I didn't know you liked books, Andrew," I said while looking outside.

"I don't, Master Lucas," he replied, without looking up from his book. "But I have to find something to pass the time."

As Andrew went back to his book, I turned my attention back to the coliseum, watching as the first of the spectators trickled in. Slowly but surely, the empty seats began to fill up, each one occupied by a fan eager to witness the final matches of the tournament.

I could hear the sound of chatter and excitement growing louder as the crowds swelled in number, filling the once-empty space with their energy and enthusiasm.

"Looks like it's time to put on a show," I said with a relaxed and confident smile as I stretched my body and stood up.

With a final stretch, I grabbed my equipment and made my way toward the arena, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin and the fresh morning breeze blowing through my hair.

With a confident smile, I made my way toward the arena, feeling the excitement of the crowd building around me. As I stepped onto the arena, I took a deep breath and let it out slowly, feeling my muscles loosen up and my mind sharpens in focus.

As I stepped onto the arena, my eyes met my opponent's, Alisha. At only 12 years old, she was already a talented archer from Silverglade that possessed wind magic. Despite her lack of confidence, she carried herself with a serious expression and a hint of nervousness that betrayed her through her eyes.

"Good luck," I said, extending my hand for a handshake.

Alisha hesitated for a moment before shaking my hand, her grip firm and strong. "I will not be like Waiver," she said, she stared into my eyes and I stared back with a smile.

As we waited for the match to begin, a knight entered the arena and explained the rules once more and the match had officially begun.

The match began with a sudden burst of energy from both sides. Alisha pulled out her bow and arrows, while I drew my sword and held it at the ready. I observed her movements carefully, watching as she readied her bow and took aim. As soon as she released her first arrow, I quickly sidestepped to the left, dodging it with ease.

"Good shot," I said with a smirk, twirling my sword in my hand.

Alisha's face fell slightly at my taunt, but she quickly regained her composure and took another shot. This time, I blocked it with my sword, the metal of the arrow clashing against the blade.

I infused my sword with my ice magic. The blade glowed a bright blue as a layer of ice formed over it, increasing its sharpness and durability.

As Alisha fired another arrow, I used my sword to slice through it with ease, the ice on my blade easily cutting through the wooden shaft. Alisha looked surprised at my maneuver but didn't let it distract her. She took aim again, and I could sense the wind magic flowing through her.

As the arrow flew towards me, I used my magic to create a wall of ice, the arrow shattering upon impact. Alisha looked startled at the sudden appearance of the wall, but she quickly regained her composure and continued firing arrows at me.

I parried them with ease, my movements smooth and precise. As I moved closer to her, I could feel the chill of my ice magic radiating from my body, causing Alisha to shiver slightly. I took advantage of her momentary distraction and charged forward, my sword raised high.

Alisha attempted to dodge, but I had predicted her movements and swung my sword in a wide arc, catching her off guard. She managed to dodge my initial attack, but I followed it up with a quick slice towards her arm, hoping to disarm her.

Alisha managed to block my attack with her bow, but I could see that she was starting to tire. She was young and inexperienced, and she wasn't used to the prolonged battles that could last for hours.

"Ice Shard," I told her while I flicked my wrist. A shard of ice shot towards Alisha at a high speed, catching her off guard. She managed to dodge, but the shard hit her bow, shattering it into pieces.

Alisha looked at me, panic in her eyes as she realized that she was now unarmed. I lowered my sword, a hint of pity in my expression.

"Good fight," I said, offering her a handshake.

Alisha hesitated for a moment, but she eventually accepted my handshake, her expression crestfallen.

"I could have done better," she muttered.

"Probably," I told her before moving towards the exit.

As the crowd cheered and applauded, I turned and made my way toward the exit. It was another victory for me