The Moonlight Swordsman



"Everyoneeeee... this little girl has done it,"

"YEAH!!!!!....

"YEAH!!!!!....

"YEAH!!!!!....

"YEAH!!!!!....

"What's your name girl?" Shoka asked.

"H-Hazel, " She replied, shaking a little.

"Sir Lui, how much time does Hazel have taken?"

"Um.... 20 seconds,"

"WOAHHHHHHH....

"HAZEL...

"HAZEL...

"HAZEL...

"HAZEL...

The grand colosseum was filled with the sound of Hazel's name, a chant of awe and respect that spread through the crowd.

Their voices rose and fell in beautiful harmony as they chanted her name over and over again. 

The spectators marveled at her extraordinary triumph, for in a mere twenty seconds she had vanquished the formidable Uglorious monster making it look like it was a mere child's game.

"With the stunning 20 sec, The Felgura Kingdom is now in the lead.....

"Hehe, Ginger did well. Is that the same last-stage monster?" Aizel asked.

"It is the same but Hazel planned very well. She knew she can't fight head-on. 

"First her potion was very effective as she was able to break through the monster's illusions and see his movements and attack pattern.

"Next before the start, she has summoned trees connecting herself with the whole stage. She used them very well to take on the monster by surprise. This monster isn't known for its sensing capabilities, so it was easy for Hazel to vanquish it," Ashyln explained.

"I was unnecessarily worried for. Now the victory is in the bag," Aizel said with confidence.

"Now let's see who is going next," Shoka said meanwhile on the stage.

With an air of confidence and a mischievous smirk adorning her lips, the mage with short red hair from the Theodora Kingdom stepped gracefully onto the stage. 

She carried herself with an air of obvious confidence, despite the gravity of the enormous challenge she faced.

Shoka quickly moved towards her.

"Well well well, who do we have here?"

"I am Lady Reiza Theodora, Direct disciple to Master Hiroshori, the future clan leader of Crimson Hollow Clan,"

"Eveyroneeee... we have a Royalty....

"LADY REIZA...

"LADY REIZA...

"LADY REIZA...

"Now now, that was really a long introduction, how are you feeling? Do you think you can beat the 20-sec record?"

Reiza looked towards Hazel first and then turned her head towards the Theodora Kingdom balcony. With a confident smirk, she said, "I will win,"

"Seheheh... now that's a great confidence you have there, the stage is all yours," Shoka said and then left.

Reiza approached Sir Lui with a confident stride, accepting the pouch containing the potent brown powder.

Once she had the pouch in her hands, she moved back to a safe distance and drank her potion, preparing herself for the imminent encounter with the fearsome monster. 

As Sir Lui unleashed another Last Stage Uglorious Ethereal monster, it disappeared from sight, only to reappear and charge directly toward Reiza. 

Unfazed, she stood her ground, allowing the monster to pass through her. Suddenly she turned ethereal stunning everyone.

Reiza quickly re-materialized and threw the brown powder at the monster in a well-planned move, its effect instantaneously reducing the once formidable creature to mere ashes. 

The whole arena fell silent, leaving the spectators in a state of disbelief and awe. 

The swiftness of the spectacle left them speechless, their eyes wide with astonishment.

It happened so quickly that they were still trying to figure out if it was really over or if there was more to come. 

"FASTTTTTTT....." Shoka voice boomed.

"WOAHH!!!....

"WOAHH!!!....

"WOAHH!!!....

"WOAHH!!!....

"This was so fast.. did Reiza beat the time of Hazel?" Shoka asked, looking towards Sir Lui.

".... 14 seconds."

"YEAHHHH!!!!!.....

"LADY REIZA...

"LADY REIZA...

"LADY REIZA...

"LADY REIZA...

"LADY REIZA...

The crowd's cheers rang through the Colosseum, reverberating with jubilation and excitement.

Another mage took up the challenge and finished the task so quickly that it was even faster than Hazel's amazing feat.

Since there was no one else left to compete, it was clear that she was the clear winner, the real winner of the competition.

At the same time, Aizel had an annoying expression on his face.

"Without further ado, let me announce, the new potion making championnnnn....

"LADY REIZA THEOOODORAAAAAA....

"YEAH!!!!!!...

"YEAH!!!!!!...

"YEAH!!!!!!...

"The victory goes to Theodora Kingdom and the Queen has won the bet,"

As the other mages gracefully exited the stage, leaving Shoka to bask in the spotlight, Hazel made her way toward the grand balcony of the Felgura Kingdom.

She bowed towards the king in respect and the other noble family heads.

"Don't let this get into your head. You performed far better than my expectation," The king said.

"T-thank you, my King. I..I.. I will try to work hard and improve more," Hazel replied.

She then walked towards Aizel, Daisy, and Seraphine and sat near them.

"Sorry softie, I wasn't able to win,"

"Don't worry. You did a great job. Your plan was great too," He replied with a smile.

"But now you...

"It's timeeeee.... Shoka's voice boomed again.

"For another battle... Now we will be moving towards something interesting.

"Something that involves... BLOODDDDD.....

"YEAH!!!I think you should take a look at

"BLOOD!

"BLOOD!

"BLOOD!

"BLOOD!...

"Now the priority will go towards the Queen of Theodora." Shoka quickly float and moved towards the Theodora Kingdom balcony.

"So Queen what do you have in your mind?"

The Queen stood up, a smile on her face as she gaze towards the Felgura Kingdom balcony.

"Queen, please let me say something first..." Suddenly Zareena stood up and said.

Everyone looked towards her in surprise while Aizel had a disgusting expression on his face.

"Little girl go ahead," The Queen replied.

"Now I know what you will suggest. But let me remind you that it won't be that easy,"

The Queen had an amusing expression on her face when she heard that, eager to listen more.

"I would like to challenge you directly in the bet.

"The mage you want, his name is Aizel. He is a Grade II Mage.

"WHAT?...

"A GRADE II..

"WHAT IS A KID DOING HERE IN THE TOURNAMENT...

Murmurs started to spread around the whole Colosseum.

"But he isn't a normal Grade II. He is special and that's why you want him.

"This guy is so special that he can beat any mage from your kingdom. Forget about one vs one, this guy can even take 3-4 guys at the same time. 

"We both already have a little bet going on in ourselves so I would like to issue my challenge.

"From the Felgura Kingdom Side, the Grade II mage 'Aizel' will take on 100 Grade III mages in a battle royal,"

Zareena's words resounded throughout the colosseum, everyone heard clearly what she has just said.

"WOAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

"BLOOD!!!

"BLOOD!!!

"BLOOD!!!

"BLOOD!!!

"BLOOD!!!

The whole Colosseum erupted once again.

"Little girl, are you sure about that?"

"Of course Queen, wait don't tell me are you scared?" Zareena asked with a smirk.

"Fine little girl, what you will bet then? Let me remind you, that kid is already mine, so he won't be included in the bet.

Zareena looked towards her father who simply sighed.

"Girl, you really know how to create only trouble for me,"

"Father, isn't that what a War God is supposed to do? Or am I missing something?" She smiled and asked.

TSK...

"What do you want more Rias?" The king asked.

"The Book of Nature,"

"If the book of nature is in the bet, then we are betting too. We will bet the ancient tombs of Zulievender," The Zulivan King said.

The Elf King was going to stand and say something when suddenly the Whiskerkin Queen pulled him down.

"What are..

"Don't bet something too great."

"But if I don't how we will be able to claim it if we win?"

"Wait for the next battle. I have a bad feeling about this one,"

"Listen to her Eziel. You know her feelings are strong," The Darl Elf Queen said.

"Fine,"

Meanwhile..

The King of Felgura looked towards Aizel and then towards Aquarian.

"What are you going to bet Rias?"

"If you win, select any 5 mages and send them to my Kingdom whenever you want. I will let go through the ancient trial of Theodora. 

"I promise I won't pull any underhand tricks or else you along with other kingdoms can take action on us,"

"Mother but..

"SHUT UP WHEN I AM SPEAKING...

"So, is it enough Lacaris?"

"Okay, prepare the battle,"

"WOAHH!!!!!!

"THIS THIS....Shoka voice trembled.

"This is a true DARKHORSE BATTLEEEE....

Aizel slowly stood up and left the balcony heading towards the stage.

"Good luck Aizel,"

"You can do it softie," 

Daisy stood up and pulled him back.

"Come back safely, I believe in you." She said.

"Yeah, don't worry. We still have to see the Zulivan kingdom with Isabella after the tournament," He replied and then left.

"So 30 mages from Theodora, 30 from Zulivan, and 30 from the Beast Kingdom can come forward. Remaining 10, we are giving the chance from the crowd, if anyone is bold enough," Shoka said.

Suddenly 10 stupid people from the crowd quickly rushed towards the stage.

In a grand spectacle, the stage began to fill.

One by one, ninety mages appeared, and their presence was full of confidence and purpose. Each mage stood tall, their eyes gleaming with unwavering resolve as they prepared for the challenges that awaited them.

"This might be the first time we are seeing something like this. Are you really sure about this?"

"Yes, you will know, once the battle starts that I saved your ass," The Whiskerkin Queen replied.

At Theodora Kingdom balcony...

"Mother, is this alright?" 

"Don't worry, how much that kid could go. I have already ordered not to kill him and make him surrender."

At Zulivan Kingdom...

"Something doesn't feel right." The king said.

"King, we finally have the report on him..."

"Hmm... Intresting,"