The Moonlight Swordsman



"ARE YOU READYYYYYY!!!!!"

"YEAH!!!!....

"BLOOD!!!...

"BLOOD!!!....

"With the 100 Grade III Mages from all over the kingdom going against a dark horse.

"Now these are not your average mages; some of them have sent their best out of the best for the battle royal.

"Andddddd....

"Our dark horse is not a simple mage. I have just been informed about this mage.

"From the Felgura Kingdom...

"The young mage who became famous and made a name for himself very early...

"He is not a simple Grade II Mage; he is... the disciple of the War Goddess 'Vespara'...

"Given the title by the king himself, the man who is going to take on 100 Grade III mages without betting an eye..

"The Man who will show us blood and bravery like no other...

"Please Welcomeeeeee.....

"THE YOUNG WAR GODDDDDDDDDD.....

"AIZELLLLLLLLL.......

"YEAH!!!!!!!!

"AIZEL!!!

"AIZEL!!!

"AIZEL!!!

"AIZEL!!!

"AIZEL!!!

"AIZEL!!!........

Aizel came out of the tunnel with measured steps and made his way to the big stage as cheers and praise rang out.

Dressed in pristine white robes adorned with intricate golden designs, his back proudly displayed the emblem of a majestic flying Griffin.

The sight of a hundred magicians standing before him caused his hands, which were hidden in his pockets, to shiver slightly.

Yet, amidst the daunting display, Aizel kept a calm and steady face. 

The loud cheers that were audible throughout the arena guided him as he continued to move steadily. 

"YOU GOT IT KID!!!

"SHOW THEM BLOOD!!

"I AM BETTING ON YOU!!

As Aizel walked toward the stage, the crowd cheered louder and louder, with each sound blending with the next to make a cacophony of support.

Even though there were a lot of excited people watching, the air was filled with whispers of anticipation and rumors, and bets were quietly placed on the outcome of his upcoming battle.

There was a sense of curiosity and intrigue, for why else would anyone place their faith and wagers on a lone mage facing the daunting challenge of a hundred opponents simultaneously?

Even though the odds were against them, the crowd's excitement seemed to be fueled by the thought of high returns. 

At the same time, in the Felgura Kingdom....

Inside the potion shop, Vespara and Shelly gazed intently at the magical artifact before them.

A square-shaped box, emanating a faint glow, suspended in mid-air, projecting the live images of the ongoing tournament. 

Vespara's face bore a resolute expression, and her brows furrowed in deep concentration.

At the same time, Shelly's face was full of worry, and her eyes moved quickly around the changing scenes in front of them.

"What are you going to do?" Shelly asked.

"You pack everything in my shop in the special storage rings that I have given you. Bring the kids with you and be ready.

"I have already made a teleportation circle, which will directly teleport me near the Colosseum.

"I have informed the oldie too. When it seems he is in trouble, we will both make a move to rescue Aizel and Daisy from there.

"Meanwhile, you will use the teleportation circle in my study room to teleport with the kids," Vespara explained.

"Can't he win?"

"If he was in Grade III, there still might be a chance. But he has to be in the middle or last stage to win the battle.

"It's not about techniques or abilities. His core energy will slowly drain, and the rest of them will attack him altogether.

"If you can ask Miss Alora to help, then it might become very easy," Vespara said.

"Huh... about that, she won't help. She has told Aizel many times that she will not help in any way," Shelly replied.

"Why is that?"

"I don't know. She hasn't told me the reason."

*****

[Master, I am trembling with excitement. I can drink so much blood.]

Hehe, we are hanging on a thin rope, and here you are... feeling excited."

[If we die, at least we won't die like cowards. The only thing I will regret is that I wasn't able to witness the kids grow up and you and Daisy getting old together]

Oi oi oi, what is the emotional talk? I am not dead yet, and I haven't even thought about it."

"Aizellll," Suddenly Shoka arrived beside him.

"How are you feeling?"

"Good," 

"You aren't scared?"

"Why should I be scared in front of some cannon fodder?"

"woahhhh...

"HAHAHAHA!!!!

"AIZEL!!

"AIZEL!!

"AIZEL!!

"AIZEL!!

"Look at that reaction from the crowd, they seem to love you.

"If you can do a miracle here, I bet everyone here will go mad."

"Now you will get priority to select the place you want to fight,"

Aizel stared at him with a confused look.

"Wait, don't tell me you thought you would fight everyone all at once on a small, cramped stage?

"I will create a dimension of your choice where your battle royal will be held," Shoka explained.

"Can I think about it for a minute?" Aizel asked.

"Of course, take your time."

Aizel started to ponder and consider his option, along with Sekki.

In the meantime, at the Felgura Kingdom Balcony...

"What do you think the kid should choose?" Yongiri Balthazar asked.

"It's better that place should give him some advantage to hide and beat the mages one by one," Xavier Valtor replied.

"It doesn't matter; the kid is dead now." Raigun Redmont said.

"What about the War Goddess? Do you think we should prepare for something?" Damian Goldwyn asked.

"If she does interface, I will take care of her," The Sword Emperor replied.

Meanwhile, Aquarian was sitting quietly, his gaze focused on Aizel.

"Why are you so focused on him, Aquarian? The kid will die now," Yotum said.

The King looked towards Aquarian, who simply had a calm expression on his face.

"Do you think he has a chance?" The king asked.

"Well, I thought he would give another surprise in the team tournament, but it can't be helped now," Aquarian replied.

"What do you mean by that?" Raigun asked.

Aquarian smiled and said, "Why don't you wait and see for yourself,"