[h3] Marduk [/h3]
A lone messenger scaled a rocky cliffside, pantimg heavily as he struggled to go on further. His legs were wobbling as his arm coukd barely go on further. Although the top was just a few meters, it felt like miles for him. "Dammit, why did I take this job!? And why did this bastard chppse to stay at such a high up place!?" His hand latched onto the very top, feeling around for more cliff. He didnt even realize he was already up there. He let out a sigh of relief,, p mustering what strength he had and pulling himself up "Finally! Now all I have to do is go to the village up here and-"  His eyes widened once his head was over the cliff, having a clear view of what was supposed to be a village with a lush and unique forest with animals that have adapted to the high altitude.

But instead, there was only a massive crater spanning over a kilometer wide. The lush forest was replaced with a barren wasteland, not a single sign of life in sight. "W-what?" [b]"Not what you expected?"[/b] The messenger jumped in surprise, nearly falling off the cliff if a soft wall of smoke hadnt stopped him. He turned, Marduk sitting oh a floating cloud as he smoked his pipe. Marduks gaze was fixated on thr massive crater, serious and sending a chill down the messenger back.

Marduk sighed [b]"Once again, he's aluded me. But never has he taken it this far"[/b] He clenched his fist, his killing intent nearly crushing the messenger. He turned to him, an eyebrow raised [b]"And what are you doing here?"[/b] The messenger mentally facepalmed, forgetting the whole purpose of this trip "Smoke magic, I assume you are Marduk Assyria of Vyper Bolt?" Marduk nodded "I-I have this for you!?" The messengers palms were sweaty as he handed Marduk the envelope. 

Marduk opened it and began to read the contents [b]"The Grand Magic Games? I've never participated in any of these so why invite me now?"[/b] He continued to read, his face serious the entire time. He didnt show much interest until his got to the very end, a wide grin forming across his face [b]"The Grand Magic Games....its about time I make my debut."[/b] He blew out a long stream of smoke, kneading it into a cloud for the messenger to take down. Before the messenger could say anything, Marduk jetted off on his cloud back towards Vyper Bolt. He was a far ways away from home, but theres no way he would miss this Grand Magic Games.