The Moonlight Swordsman



Aizel and Daisy walked with purpose to the main hall of the castle. Everyone was already there, and in the center of it all stood Ashlyn. 

She opened a sparkling portal that led straight to the balcony of Felgura Kingdom in the Colosseum. 

One by one, everyone stepped into the portal, while Aizel and Daisy were the last ones to go through.

Upon entering the balcony, Aizel, Daisy, Hazel, and Seraphine settled onto the plush couch. Their chosen spot offered a comfortable distance from the others, allowing for easy conversation from the rest of them.

"Is the battle for upper-grade mages already over?" Aizel asked.

"No, that will be held at night." Hazel replied.

"Softie, are you also interested in their battle?" She asked.

"Of course, I can learn a lot of new things by watching their battle," Aizel replied.

"AFTER A BREAKKK.... WE ARE BACK!!!!!" Shoka's voice boomed once again in the colosseum.

"Now this battle format and game come at the request of our king.

"The next battle is going to be called "Catch a Lulla Fairy."

"Every kingdom can only send two mages from their side. Whoever catches the Lulla Fairy first will win the match. The stage will be between the mountains and the waterfall, where you will fall infinitely until someone catches the Lulla Fairy.

"I will give you 5 minutes to decide which mages you would like to send into the battle." Shoka finished speaking.

"What is Lulla Fairy?" Aizel asked.

"They are the fairies that are found in the Zulivan Kingdom. They are really small and very fast. With normal eyes, you can't track them; you have to enhance them with mana, and then only you will be able to see them fly."

"Okay, so catching them while they are falling and trying to fight each other is surely gonna be difficult," Aizel replied.

"Everyone listen here; we have already decided that for this battle, Sera and Soren will take part from our kingdom," Zareena announced.

"Hmm... with Soren and his power, it might become easy for him and that basta... Ahem.. Seraphine power will also play a major role." Xavier Valtor commented.

"Ahahaha, kid, show them what we Salazar are made of," Yongiri said, thumping Soren back.

Seraphine rose from her seat, her robes flowing like ethereal waves around her. She made her way towards the stage, Soren by her side, their steps in perfect harmony. 

Hazel and Daisy exchanged encouraging smiles with her, their support evident in their gestures. "Good luck," they whispered in unison, their words carrying a warm, reassuring energy. Seraphine nodded, a grateful expression crossing her face. 

Hazel and Daisy went back to their places and joined Aizel again.

"Well, for now, it's time to place the bets once again..."

"YEAH!!!"

"YEAH!!!"

"YEAH!!!"

"YEAH!!!"

"Let's start with the Beast Kingdom this time. What are you going to bet this time, King?" Shoka asked as he floated near their balcony.

"We are going to bet a Lelegendary-grade magic artifact staff, suitable for the mages with nature powers," The Elf King said. 

Shoka floated towards the Theodora Kingdom balcony this time, "What about you, Queen?" He asked.

"If it's a magic artifact, then I will do the same; I will also bet legendary grade shield."

"Another Magic artifact... incredible," Shoka said, moving towards the Felgura Kingdom.

"What about you, young king?"

"I will also put a legendary-grade magic artifact sword," The Felgura king said.

Shoka then headed towards the Zulivan Kingdom balcony,

"What about you my king?"

"We will also put the legendary grade magic artifact warhammer,"

*Whistle*

Shoka whistled after hearing that. 

"Heavy bet we got here once again, so which one is going to take them all, Let's find out." He suddenly clapped his hands.

As the air buzzed with excitement, a shimmering barrier began to encircle the stage, and the very fabric of reality seemed to shift. 

In the blink of an eye, the stage turned into a beautiful scene with majestic mountains and waterfalls.

Upon the cliff's edge stood a group of formidable mages, their presence exuding strength, and determination to win the battle alongside Shoka. 

"Now you all have to jump down through this cliff to catch the Lulla Fairy. Remember, you will fall down without stopping until someone catches the fairy.

"Once someone catches the fairy, everyone will automatically return back to the stage, and the battle will be concluded. If you die while fighting, you remain dead. 

  "Any Questions?" Shoka asked.

None of them asked as everyone was gazing at each other. 

"Two Avains from the Beast Kingdom... They are making sure they win this one," Aizel commented after seeing two Avain race members.

"It was obvious to send them in this format where their flying ability would be an advantage," Hazel replied.

"Then why did the king from the Zulivan Kingdom pick this type of format?" Daisy asked.

Aizel stared at the screen, watching two women from the Zuilavn Kingdom.

"Maybe they might have some plan," He replied.

****

"Any Plan?" Seraphine asked.

"I don't need a plan. Just cover me, and I will take care of Lulla Fairy." Soren replied, cracking his neck a little.

"Suit yourself," 

"So now, if everyone is ready, I will release the Lulla Fairy, which will head down directly. From that moment, your battle is going to start."

With an elegant wave of his hand, a small, shiny cage appeared in front of him. Inside, there was a beautiful sight to see: a tiny fairy. Her body was about the size of a hand, and it shone with a shimmering light that lit up the cage.

The fairy looked like she was from another world. She had four small, glittering wings on her back and four big, bright eyes that seemed to know everything. 

Her wings were as delicate and translucent as the finest lace, and they were covered in intricate patterns that shimmered with enchantment as she fluttered them.

Even amidst the grandeur of the colosseum, all eyes were drawn to the captivating sight of the fairy within the cage. It was as if time itself stood still in her presence, and all that mattered was the ethereal magic she exuded.