Chapter 28: The Tounament Begins
The arena buzzed with excitement as spectators filled the stands, a colorful array of dark elves, beast people, and other fantastical beings. Ignus, A'Moi, and Brenna made their way through the crowd, their eyes fixed on the large board displaying the tournament lineup.
"Wow, there are a lot of teams participating," A'Moi remarked, scanning the list of names.
Ignus let out a low whistle. "Ten teams in total. This is going to be quite the competition."
Brenna, her eyes gleaming with anticipation, bounced on her feet. "I can't wait to get started! Let's show them what we're made of!"
As Team Ignus stood by the board, studying the lineup of teams, Ignus noticed the Noble Mages approaching. He decided to extend a gesture of goodwill and walked over to them.
"Good luck in the tournament," Ignus said, offering a friendly smile.
The leader of the Noble Mages, a young man with a haughty expression, scoffed. "We don't need luck from the likes of you. We're nobles, after all, and we don't associate ourselves with peasants."
Ignus raised an eyebrow but remained calm. "Suit yourself. Just remember, underestimating your opponent can be a costly mistake."
With that, Ignus returned to his team, the encounter leaving a sour taste in his mouth. He knew that the Noble Mages were underestimating them, but he also knew that overconfidence could be their downfall.
A'Moi glanced at Ignus, a smirk playing on his lips. "Looks like they're in for a surprise."
Ignus chuckled. "Indeed. Let's show them what we're made of."
Half an hour later, their team was called up. They approached the stage, where a young female dark elf stood as the announcer. She had long blonde hair and dark skin, and her brown eyes sparkled with excitement. Ignus couldn't help but chuckle at her attire, a mage's robe striped like a referee's shirt.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the tournament!" the announcer called out. "Our first match features Team Ignus versus the Noble Mages!"
As the match began, Ignus wasted no time. He conjured a fire wall in front of their team, blocking any incoming attacks. While the noble mages were momentarily stunned, Ignus started chanting, creating a rock wall within the flames.
"Nice one, Ignus!" A'Moi shouted, as he watched the noble mages struggle to counter their tactics.
One of the mages, a male with black hair, tried to counter with a dark magic spell, but it bounced off the rock wall. Realizing their magic wasn't effective, the noble mages decided to douse the fire with water.
"Here comes the water!" Brenna called out, as she gracefully dodged the incoming stream.
Meanwhile, Brenna engaged the noble mages in playful banter, exchanging insulting jokes that only fueled their determination to win."Is that the best you've got?" Brenna taunted, as she danced around their attacks.
The fight continued, with Ignus, A'Moi, and Brenna effortlessly dodging the noble mages' attacks. It seemed like Brenna was struggling against them, but in reality, it was all part of their plan. Ignus and A'Moi were simply playing with their opponents, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Finally, Brenna seized her opportunity. With a swift and decisive move, she took down all three noble mages, ending the match in spectacular fashion.
The crowd erupted into cheers as Team Ignus emerged victorious. Roxy, watching from the stands, was both relieved and impressed by how quickly the fight had ended.As they walked off the stage, Ignus, A'Moi, and Brenna exchanged high-fives, their confidence soaring. They knew that they had what it took to win the tournament, and they were ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.