Chapter 56-THE MERMAID WARROIR

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A fiery glow in shades of red illuminated the skies as the wind howled ferociously against the walls of the Arena. The Audience were kept safe from the force with the aide of the dome and the 12 great families and the imperial family had their own way of protecting themselves from the might. A pale expression exuded from most of the Family Matriarchs while some looked ahead in bewilderment. "It seems the families have grown" Michaelo muttered under his breath while a dome of Aura protected them from the blast. Continue reading on empire "...it's expected. Each generation raises one or two geniuses". Raph replied. Their gazes fixed on Darell. "hm.....you have a point". The blue haired man retorted as he sighed, folding his hands. "what more do the families have to show now". The Ranking Battles was a farce that the matriarchs of each family had played over the years. They were aware of how unnecessary it was to rank the great families. Each had their strengths and each had their weaknesses. They ought to use their strength together while covering up their weaknesses but with time that concept changed. Instead of covering up their weaknesses, they began to exploit it and instead of banding their strength together, they began to battle each other to find the mightiest. It was out of that misguided feeling that the Rankings Battle was created to find a safer and more acceptable way of testing their strengths against each other with the hidden motive of checking each other in place as well as unraveling their secret techniques. Every great family had one after all. The sky had mostly lost its crimson shade by now and the ferocious cry of the wind had grown stale. Darell floated in the air. A golden aura was emitting from his body as he stared down on the Arena. It was difficult not to mistake this particular Elf for not being Royalty. Everything he had done so far exuded grace and might with a hint of cunning. The wind had finally died down and the destruction that resulted was finally laid bare for the eyes of the people to see. The Arena seemed to have been toppled over twice. The solid smooth floor had turned into hills of debris and rocks with craters filled with water at random spots of the once pristine floor. It had undergone major renovation, that was for sure. "...." Darell looked around the Arena silently until his gaze fixed on a blob of water that seemed to be stuck on the wall of the Arena. He raised a brow when the water suddenly burst open revealing Mariam.Nôv(el)B\\jnn She panted heavily as her form dissolved into specks of light and Her body slid down from the body shaped crater in the wall to the ground with a light thump. Darell slowly floated towards her and landed on a boulder next to her. "You seem...fine.." Darell said with a hint of confusion in his voice. Hearing his voice, Mariam looked up and stared at him, a blank expression on her face and her eyes glowing an aqua blue. She scoffed. "You win". Her voice sounded listless and frail but yet brimming with power. Darell stared at her for a moment. His thoughts conflicted. 'How did she...' He thought to himself when they felt a presence in front of them. Michaelo appeared announcing the results of the Battle filling the Stand of the Arena with unsatisfied cries. "He cheated !" "The warrior princess didn't lose !" Their podium faced directly opposite each other and her gaze seemed fixated on him. "...." He stared at her for a short while then a smile formed on his face "indeed". He chuckled. "Oh please. don't try to give this wretch face, Paulson". Another familiar voice perked up his ears and he simply turned to his left. Next to him, The Lucia household's podium stood tall. "What did you say bitch ?!" Kira cried out from her position as she glared at the golden haired beauty. "Did I stutter ?" Mirabel chuckled with a raised tone in her voice as she glanced at Paulson. "don't mind her. Your daughter did beautifully...though now" She slowly turned towards the rest of the households. "Now she has to face off against some really hefty gentlemen". Kira coughed out loud. ".. and lady" Mirabel said with a chuckle as she glanced at the young mage. Ciara Merlin. Paulson watched them carefully when he felt something grab him deeply. He sighed. His grand daughter had achieved alot yes but he couldn't deny the presence the rest of the household had when it came to the battlefield. Just one of those participants had sent his two opponents into intensive care. He seemed lost in thoughts when a knight slowly walked up behind him and whispered something in his ears. He flinched but then relaxed back to his former posture and turned around. He wasn't the only one that seemed to have gotten a message either. The rest of the Patriarchs seemed eager to leave their spot right after a knight came over to their podium. The last battle of the day finally came to its conclusion with a decisive winner and an indecisive winner. The crowd of people had begun to descend from the stands with merry and sober hearts. Some had even begun to leave the premises of the Stadium to prepare for another long day. While others decided to take a look at the Arena as they were being reshaped by the Mages. In all, the atmosphere remained peaceful and the crimson red that shone on the clouds had disappeared leaving a luminous white hovering over the dark skies. The moon had risen up in all its splendor. Raphaelo Jun remained fixed on his position with Gilda standing next to him. Most of the podiums were empty by now but he seemed hesitant to leave the premises. "Young master ?" Gilda muttered with a raised tone noticing his somber expression. "....Doesn't it seem.....peaceful ?" He said with a wistful tone. Gilda stared at him for a short while. Her face devoid of any expression if it were to give off one. "....yes. Yes it does". Raph raised his gaze towards the moon as a chuckle exuded from his lips. "I wonder where my mum is...".

Chapter 56-THE MERMAID WARROIR

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