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Chapter 043: Cassian wins again
The arena had barely been repaired when the commander’s voice echoed across the tournament grounds."Next contestant” Cassian stood up and stretched lazily before rolling his shoulders. "Well," he said with a grin, "my turn."Several contestants watched him quietly. Kael folded his arms. "Don't show off."Cassian looked over his shoulder."I make no promises your highness."Lysera laughed. "You always show off.""It's part of my charm." He said and one of the officials opened the heavy iron gate. Cassian walked inside without another word.The gate slammed shut behind him and a deep growl echoed across the arena. The beast emerged from the opposite side.It was larger than the first one.Fresh bandages were wrapped around its injured leg, but it’s eyes burned with even greater fury after facing so many challengers.It pawed at the dirt. Cassian rested his sword across his shoulder."So" He smiled. "You've had a rough morning too."The beast answered with a deafening roar then it char
chapter 042: Using smart tactics
Lysera stood at the entrance of the arena. The gates behind her had barely closed before the creature turned its enormous head.Its red eyes found her and the arena had gone completely silent.Lysera was sure she could hear her own breathing. She tightened her fingers around her sword. Across the arena, the beast lowered its body.Its claws dug into the ground and Lysera's eyes narrowed."Come on, then."The beast roared and charged at her, Lysera moved quickly, the creature's massive body thundered across the arena.She waited and then jumped aside at the last possible second. The beast flew past her.Its shoulder slammed into the stone wall. Lysera landed and immediately turned.The creature was already moving fast at her, It spun around and swung its tail and Lysera ducked.The tail passed over her head, she rolled away and the beast turned again and Lysera didn't give it time.She ran.The crowd gasped as she sprinted directly toward it."What is she doing?""She's going straigh
chapter 041: The fourth Trial
Kael stepped out of his tent just as the first light appeared over the mountains.The tournament camp was already awake.Servants hurried between the tents carrying breakfast. Guards moved through the rows, calling for the remaining contestants to assemble. Warriors gathered their weapons and adjusted their armor, while healers made one final attempt to convince injured contestants that they should withdraw.Nobody listened.Kael tightened the leather strap around his wrist and looked toward the central grounds. The atmosphere was different.No one seemed interested in making friends anymore. Three trials had already eliminated contestants.Everyone understood what that meant. The next one would be worse."You're awake." Kael turned.Cassian walked toward him, carrying two cups of something steaming.He handed one over and Kael looked at it suspiciously. "What is this?""Tea.""You look too pleased about tea.""Because I stole it."Kael stared at him, Cassian shrugged. "Borrowed.""Wi
chapter 040: Rest after Trial
By the time the trial officially came to an end, the sun had already begun its slow descent behind the western mountains.The valley looked nothing like it had that morning.Broken carts littered the battlefield. Torn banners fluttered weakly in the evening breeze, and contestants limped toward the temporary camp that had been prepared by the tournament officials. Everywhere Kael looked, there were signs of exhaustion. Some laughed despite their bruises.Others sat where they were, too tired to move.The officials walked through the valley, helping those with serious injuries while healers followed behind carrying wooden boxes filled with herbs and bandages.Kael sheathed his sword before exhaling quietly.His shoulders ached. His hands still tingled from blocking Rykal’s heavy strikes.“Prince Kael.” He turned.A healer in pale green robes approached him.“You’ve been asked to report to the medical tents.”Kael nodded. “I’ll be there.”The medical camp had been set up beneath rows
chapter 037: Time is running out
The clash echoed through the stone pass. Kael and Rykal broke apart, their swords sliding against each other before they stepped back.For a brief second, neither of them moved, dust drifted lazily between them. Around them, the battle continued.Cassian was still keeping three elite warriors occupied by himself, moving so quickly that even the veteran occasionally stopped to watch him. At the mouth of the pass, Kael’s soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder, refusing to give the enemy even a single step.Above them, Lysera released another arrow.It whistled through the air before striking a contestant square in the chest.The man stumbled backward and was immediately ruled out by one of the officials. She reached for another arrow, but her eyes kept drifting back to Kael.Rykal attacked and his sword cut through the air with surprising speed. Kael blocked the strike, twisting his wrist at the last second and redirecting the force instead of meeting it head-on.Rykal immediately follo
chapter 038: The duel
The fighting never truly stopped.Kael stood near the center of the choke point, breathing steadily.His leather armor was streaked with dust, and a thin cut marked the side of his cheek. It wasn't deep enough to cause any scarring not like he cared.Around him, several contestants had already been eliminated. Some sat against the rocks catching their breath while the tournament officials escorted others away from the battlefield.The veteran wiped sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand."I've seen many battles before," he muttered, "but never one where twenty men held back an army."Kael glanced toward the entrance. "They're changing tactics."The veteran followed his gaze. "What makes you say that?""They've stopped rushing in."Sure enough, the noise outside had changed. The shouting had faded and the frantic charges had disappeared.They had few minutes left now, Cassian walked over, resting his practice sword across his shoulder. "I don't like quiet."Kael nodded once
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