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We logged out from the game and decided to meet after taking our dinner. I woke Mari and Azzie up after preparing our dinner.

"Did you guys pass the elimination round?" I already know the answer but it was just a conversation starter while we're eating. This is the only time we can talk to each other.

"Yes, we passed without any problems but with the participation of the strongest player, our strongest member might not get the first place in the tournament, how about you Bro?" That's right, that Aurora girl got some overpowered spells.

"I barely passed and the race was kind of fun too. That Ice Wyvern freaked the hell out of me." It did scare me, yes but I'm already used to seeing one.

"Yeah, we saw that monster too. It was really big and scary but beautiful and magnificent at the same time." She replied.

After having chitchat they decided to go back to the game.

"Let's go, Mari. We still have important things to do." Azzie said.

"Oh, wait a sec let me help bro a bit. I'm embarrassed about making my Bro, always cleaning by himself." It's not really necessary Mari. I'm happy to serve you.

"Don't sweat yourself, Mari. Let me do it, that's the only thing I can do for you."

"Thanks, bro, you're the best. See you in the game later." She said and entered their room.

-Order of Light City-

After that, I logged in back to the game and they are already waiting for me.

"Hey Scy, you're back. Let's go to the tavern and rest for a bit. I missed the tavern keeper's food and comfy bed." Akko suggested.

"Yeah, we might hear some rumors too," Elou replied.

-Light's Tavern-

We went to the tavern but... the tavern is filled with people. They are from different guilds looking for a place to rest. You can see that they are wearing different kinds of armors and weapons. How can we possibly enter the place with these people around?

"Scy, let's go to the other place. This place is full and no room for us." Elou suggested.

The whole marketplace is filled with people too. It was like a festival. Most of the shops are also filled with crowds. Jeez. We didn't anticipate this kind of people. Earlier wasn't this crowded, it's maybe because it's already almost night time and people are already at their homes.

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"Too bad, let's just go to the stadium and wait till the tournament starts," I suggested.

"Yeah, we might also see some of our competitors there," Elou replied.

Because of too many people in the public area, we decided to go to the Stadium.

-Order of Light Arena-

We arrived in the area and before we enter, we were stopped by the guards.

"The tournament will start at ten pm. Please go back if you are not participants." The guard explained while standing straight. How can they play the game just by guarding all day...

"Oh, we are participants. We passed the elimination round and because the public area was filled with people, our only choice left is the stadium. We would also like to check the area to be fully aware of the arena." Akko replied to the guard.

"What are your names again?" He asked.

"We are listed as Scythus' party. Names are Scythus, Elou, Lili and Akko." She answered.

"Oh, so you guys were the ones who created havoc around here last week. Be careful around here, people hate you. You may enter now." Is it really necessary to comment on something like that?

"Thank you for the warning," I replied sarcastically.

The guards opened the gate for us. We were awed by the place. It was a really big stadium. The sits can accommodate thousands of people. The arena itself is built with the best solid rocks that even the strongest man can't shatter, the best place to fight. There is no roof so people can also see the night sky full of stars and moons.

"Scy, you're here. Good job on the race earlier." It was from someone with a familiar voice. It's Siegriel. He was with Warden and the Red hooded girl. It seems they are his whole party. Two warriors and a knight.

"Hello there Sieg. You made it. You were with the other guilds earlier, playing safe huh." I said my greetings.

"You almost won the first place. We didn't expect that Aurora too would join the tournament. Anyway, I heard you guys trained well. I hope we get a chance to fight later to test it out." I hope so too.

"We will do our best to win Sieg. We really are stronger now, you will see." Elou, please don't spoil the fun.

"Yeah, we even make a secret training without Scy. So he's not an exception as a competitor." Not you too, Akko.

"..." Lili said.

"Jeez, Don't shout, Lili!" We just laughed enjoying our time.

"You guys are having fun huh." It's Drake with his fellow party. They are using long lances and shields as weapons and offhand. It looks like they are all part of his cavalry group.

"Drake! You did well earlier, sorry for your loss. I heard some of your guildmates got killed." Sieg said his support.

"Yeah, they respawned now and doing well, lost just a little bit of Rank Progress but they're fine. So Scy, what are you guys doing here?" Drake asked.

"Oh, the whole marketplace is full of people. We decided to go here to check the area and also rest for a bit before the competition starts.

After that, we talked a bit more.

-After a couple of hours-

The Fourth God, with his fellow members, just arrived here too. He doesn't seem to be earthy at all. Maybe he'll show it in the tournament. His armor is also pretty cool huh. He also has spare weapons to use. Not bad for a God Rank.

(DAIMOND / EARTH WARRIOR: S

EQUIPMENT: SWORD OF BEDROCK / BASTION'S ARMOR SET

MASTERIES: EARTH / NORMAL WEAPON)

"So the Earth God caught your attention huh. His name is Daimond and they call him The Solid Bedrock. You've already met Miss Celeste, right? She may be called the Strongest Earth Magic user but only for female spellcasters. Daimond is not just strongest, but also considered as one of the Gods. We haven't fought yet but I'm pretty sure, defeating him would be hard for me." Drake explained. Well, his name suits him well. Earth God huh... Maybe he can do better than that brat. She should be able to fully utilize her Soul this time.

"TOT TOTOTOT!" That is the signal that the tournament is starting soon.