Chapter 2 : Karma
It was month of winter which caused lots of people in Castle City to wear warm clothing and accessories that uses Magic to warm their bodies.
Marquess Elanev's Mansion was filled with numerous young people and also some few people from older generation.
Everyone were busy with their preparations and gossips. Yan Gu was walking in the middle of the crowds , he was looking at everyone present here for the competition.
"I don't know , why the Marquess Elanev held this competition but this match has already written winner and that's me ."
He was full of confidence that he will win for sure . In his life the things that he didn't lacked were Confidence , Determination and Courage . Otherwise why would he had explored the Mysterious Dungeon without any preparations ?
"But why the heck is this Marquess Elanev making me feel very familiar ? I have never visited Burning Flame Kingdom before because of it's lack of Locations for Treasure Hunting." He couldn't shake off the familiar feeling he has whenever he thought about Marquess Elanev.
He looked at the huge Mansion and could vaguely hear some few words in his mind but they were very cliché.
' Yan. .u….I. ..ill…ays…ait…or. ..ou…y…ove..' this was what he could hear in his head . He shook his head and thought ' no , no , no , I am just thinking too much . There is no way I have any connection with this place and definitely not with Marquess Elanev and his Castle family '
But once again he turned to look at the majestic Castle family's Mansion and placed his right hand on his left chest as he felt his heartbeat raising.
"This feeling , somehow makes me feel….sigh*" he walked away .
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Sitting on a wooden chair , Kiba with his Heavy Armour was closing his eyes while folding his arms cross . He was right now in the middle of a battle stage.
The stage was made of floating platform. The platform was floating 5 meter high in the air it was made of hard materials . There were one each pillars on each corner of the stage . They were 20 meter tall , made for the propose of forming a barrier when the competitors are fighting.
There were lots of talents gathered for the competitions. Everyone were very excited for a match.
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Inside the huge Mansion , inside the third floor , there sat a beautiful lady in front if a large windows . She was sitting on a wooden chair while drinking her tea . She was young looking with her youthful body , red rosy lips and pretty fluttering eyes. Green pupils that were like beautiful forest gifted with natural beauty. Long green hairs tied on her back in bun shape while letting pair of two bangs fall down . A long wooden hairpin was placed in her hair . She wore a green dress that touched the ground , fully covering her body and making her look adorable . Refined skin like a priceless jade , her smile was like those stars that would be always bright and shining. Her ethereal figure was perfectly curved and shaped. Her elegant and noble demeanour could Shame even the most gentleman in the world. Her grace was enough to shame the moon. Her transcended beauty was otherworldly. She was watching the crowds and the stage outside the Mansion.
But suddenly this unparalleled beautiful lady raised her left arm and touched her left chest while her eyes glinted for a second. Her bouncy breasts that were huge enough to even fit two palm of an average man bounced.
Her eyes ran amongst the crowds , those pairs of beautiful green eyes showed a yearning as if they were searching for her another part of life . Her meaning of existence.
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Sitting on the ground , beneath the huge tree , Yan Gu began to think something once again. He was a very Cautious and also very Confident man. He would only show his side of Caution after he had already jumped into Sea even if he can't swim !! Meaning , only after doing something reckless will he show his Cautious personality.
He looked at the crowds and blinked his eyes ' this kid name Kiba seem to be very talented. I bet that if his life goes on just like until now and keep his life , he will reach Tier 8 Knight even before reaching 100 years old.'
'This kid is a real talent to be recognised. Should I really fight against this kid. According to Intel that I manage to gather ,it seem that if this kid manage to win this match ,he will be married to the daughter of Marquess Elanev . It means if I won this match than I will be the reason for his loss and maybe I will be seen as enemy in his eyes .'
'What should I chose ?'
Sitting beneath the tree , Yan Gu was deeply lost in his thought. Just like that , the time passed and soon the competition was started.
Crowds began to gather at stage and line up while some were stretching their bodies while somewere silently standing.
In the mass crowd , there were some few talents that should behold . A young man equipped with left shoulder armour , and holding a long sword on his left waist. His name was Dennis Miller , a Genius Tier 2 Swordsman. He was only 23 year old young man.
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There was also a young lady in her 25 , she was just as beautiful as the starry sky at night with the charm of the moon. Her name was Arshhelly Dongil , a Genius Tier 2 Fire Mage .
And so on.
Along with Kiba stood everyone on the Battle Stage .
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Walking with noble Aura around his body , Marquess Elanev came with his Knights and his beautiful daughter , Lady Adeillia.
She was only 22 years yet Talented Tier 2 Water Mage . To advance in Tier doesn't mean just reading and using resources , but also means receiving Insight in next Tier and getting Enlightenment. Advancing Tier doesn't only mean Breakthrough in Strength and Powers but also means Breakthrough in Purity , Quality and Quantity too which let's you achieve something new. For example , why would a Tier 1 Mage called Magic Apprentice and Tier 2 called Magician ? It's because , when a person is in Tier 1 , they had to learn the basic of Magic and only after they master the Basic can they advance in Tier 2 after gathering enough Mana in their Manapool.
Why are Tier 3 Mage called Magic Master and Tier 4 called Great Magician ? It's because Tier 4 Mage has ability to even control their opponents Magics in certain degree while Great Magician which is Tier 4 has ability to use Great Class Magics which can even help them use Magic Ability called [ Magic Suppression ] on their enemies which can help them suppress their enemy through Magic .
And also why would Tier 8 Mage called Divine Mage while Tier 9 Mage be called Holy Mage ? It's not because Tier 8 Mage can use only Divine Spells and Tier 9 Mage could use Holy Spells but simply because Tier 8 Mage only have their body and soul made from Divinity . It means they may be Divine Beings but not Holy . Holy Mage can use their strength and Magic powers in the purest form even if they are Demonic Magic or Devil Magic . Tier 9 Mage have reached the most purest form of Magic that is why they are called Holy Mage . As for Magic Deity , which is Tier 10 , they are the Omnipotent Being in their own Magic Spells. To become Tier 10 , Mages needs to Comprehend the Law of their Magic that they learns and uses , be one with the Universe , be one with Stars , be one with the Galaxy means be one with everything in the world which is why from the Ancient Time , there are very few Magic Deity and Sword Deity.
That's is also the reason for some people to achieve Tier 4 in young age and some people it took 200 years !!
Tier 1 Mage are powerful enough to shake the Huge Mountains on Earth while Tier 2 Mages have enough power to even destroy half of the Mountain while Tier 3 Mage have power enough to even destroy the MT Everest on Earth. This is the terror of Tier 3 Mage . But don't think that Tier 4 Mage will only have enough power to destroy a city just because Tier 3 Mage can only destroy a mountain . Tier 4 Mage has very pure Magic Power compare to Tier 3 Mage which is why their destructive force is more destructive compare to Tier 3 Mage . They are called Great for a reason . If we had to say than they can wipe out a single Kingdom at once if that Kingdom isn't protected by another Tier 4 Mage or Swordsman or above.
So it's not about just talent but also hardwork is counted when you learn either Body Cultivation or Magic Cultivation .
Lady Adeillia was a true beauty with her long green hairs and pair of green pupils. But unlike her father , she didn't had any traits from him in body appearance. She has snow white skin and pretty eyes . Soft cherry lips with amble figure. She has little pointed nose with a birthmark around her right eye .
She walked with her father by his side , a lovely smile hung on her face .
"Wow ! So beautiful " a young man in his 23 couldn't help but leak his inner thought . Many mens watched her beautiful body while Lady Adeillia didn't cared about them and only kept on looking at Kiba who was standing in the middle of battle stage.
Her eyes were lovingly watching him while a heart touching smile appeared on her face . Kiba secretly took a peek at her and smiled in return. While the mens around him felt extremely jealous and envious because he was the one that she loved and not them.
Why was Heaven so cruel to them ?
Everyone began to send their sharp dagger like gaze toward Kiba and swore to kill him today. While Kiba didn't mind their gaze and simply scratched his head while waving his hand toward Lady Adeillia. While the latter one also shyly waved her hand toward him.
After reaching the floating Platform which was the set for Competition , Marquess Elanev stood proudly. Every single youngsters that were present got on their one knee before they greeted him with respect.
"Get up everyone , as you all know why I have gathered you all here. Today on this cold day , I am holding a competition between you all against the Knight Kiba. "
"Knight Kiba is a very respective and well known figure in Castle City and also in various places . "
"If anyone manages to defeat him in this match , I promise you that I will reward you with the status of Baron and 10 000 Gold Coins . "
"So do your best to defeat him " with that everyone got on their feet before Marquess Elanev left the battle stage and sat in front of the chairs placed on the ground. Those chairs flew up in the air while covering them with a round Magic Ball. Marquess Elanev and Lady Adeillia along with their Knights were floating in the mid air while watching the stage .
Crowds couldn't help but exclaim in surprise and admiration while looking at the them . Marquess Elanev was using Tier 2 Item called [ Floating Seats ]. It's feature is to fly and protect the person that is sitting on them. They can even protect the person from Tier 3 Mages and Swordsman , of course if their strength are only at Talented Class.
While everyone were busy on admiring the Item used by Marquess Elanev , there was one person that was looking at Lady Adeillia with horror .
His heart was trembling with sheer fear , he could feel that his blood in his vein was right now shouting at him to run away . Run away as far as he can from the range of Marquess Elanev's family territory !!
"Why ?" He muttered this sentence while sweating cold sweats on his forehead and gulping his saliva nervously.
"Is this…" he smiled wryly as he felt like destiny has played jokes with him while fate has just mocked at his misery.
Watching Lady Adeillia while smiling wryly and nervously , Yan Gu felt a huge responsibility weighing his heart .
"I… I somehow , no , now I remember why I felt like I am familiar to name of Marquess Elanev ? It's because I have always thought him as the hindrance that was in my life " his face twisted while he clenched his fists tightly and glared at Marquess Elanev .
' Should I kill him ? ' there was only this thought running inside his mind . But he inhaled long breath before he closed his eyes and calmed himself before he turned to look at Lady Adeillia with loving eyes and at the same time with complicated emotions running in his mind.
'I…i have no words to say in this situation ' he felt helpless as he took few step back in retreat. He raised his head up to look at the sky before he asked to himself.
"Is this what people call Karma ?"