The O family garden was filled with guests. Every corner of the garden was lit with torches, lighting up the whole place. People were laughing and conversing with each other while enjoying the food provided to them. Wine was flowing like a river at the party.

The O family had strived to provide the best for their guests, the occasion demanded it. For the first time in 100 years of their existence, a member of the O family has reached the pinnacle.

The first member of the O family to be the champion of this city. A Star Mark against their name will forever be attached to them. A point of pride for any family who strives to succeed in the sport.

The garden had benches carved from stones as well as wooden tables and chairs placed around a fountain of water. All of them facing a wooden stage at the other side of the garden. Currently, a few people walked on to the stage and faced the guests.

The guests noticed the movement and slowly but surely fell in silence. Their eyes trained towards the people on the stage, waiting and wondering.

An old man cleared his throat while he faced all the guests.

"I, Granover ‘O’ Ronos, Prefect of the O Family, is pleased to see so many of you esteemed people of this city could join us on our historic moment.

I would love to say some words to all of you, but first I would like to call the person who is responsible for our celebration.

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Fair people of this glorious city, join me in welcoming the New Armed Combat Champion, Jann Bollo."

Jann made his way to the stage while slinging his gold plated belt over his shoulder. He still sported his small grey beard over his face, but he had a huge smile on his face.

He stood side by side to the Prefect while all the people in attendance clapped giving him the welcome he deserved.

"The O family was established a hundred years ago with only one ambition. One singular target in mind and that was to train a fighter who'll go on to be the champion of this city.

For a hundred years, we tried our hardest and shed blood, sweat and tears for that goal. Fighter after fighter swung for the ultimate prize yet it eluded us.

In our family history, we only came close just once. Just once… Until now.

Now! Now we have finally reached our goal. Finally a Star Mark will be etched beside our banners. The mark of a house of a Champion.

Jann, we are proud of you, but yet I have to ask you to not waver. Our initial aim may have been fulfilled, but now we must start on our next aim. To defend that champion for a long time and to raise yet another of our brethren who'll ultimately challenge you for that championship.

But that is all for another day, for this evening is yours to celebrate and revel in the adulation of these fair people."

Granover raised his cup and shouted,

"To our new champion!!"

All the people in attendance raised their own cups and cheered the champion in unison.