[center][h2][i]~The Citadel - Underground Passage~[/i][/h2][/center]

Just as Meihou's dirty attack was about to hit it's target, something seemed to flash in the otherwise dark chamber, the sound of the turbulent water was temporarily doused by a loud creak. The Aquarian twins turned their surprised faces only to see that Yggdrasil had raised his sword.

"Damn, Linea, get out of the way!" Sienna shouted as she tackled her sister out of the path of the sword. The two of the rolled on the ground, leaving behind their tomes and landing a couple meter away from Yggdrasil's feet.

"Onee-sama, I'm sorry, I guess this is where we..."

"Don't say that, things aren't over till the fat lady sings."

Just as Sienna said so, the ceiling began to collapse, eventually trapping them in the same side as Yggdrasil and old man, and Meihou on the opposite one. "Me and my mouth," was the last thing to be heard of the twins.

However, just before the whole place ruined, Meihou's eyes would be able to catch a glimpse of the murderous look that the Old Man threw towards her as he crouched on the floor, writhing in pain. As their gazes crossed, he let out a grin resembling a rabid dog, almost as if he were saying "If I ever get you... you'll see."

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On the days following the grand announcement of the worldwide search for the Legend Relics, by Her Holiness, the Imperator, the news of the supposed locations of clues and blatant forgery took the land. People of ill faith tried their best to trick and benefit from the excitement of the populace… no doubt, much of this had been work of the vile Librarians, but this is another story.

Anyway, for those seeking the truth, eventually news of places that promised the real chance of recovering the relics and the showering rewards that came with it, could be filtered through the vast web of deception. Though, not of all of those places were pleasant, such as this:

[center][h3][i]~Der Blutring~[/i][/h3][/center]
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A grand tournament, sponsored by the Fallen Princess Emilia Warov, will be held at the Blood Sand Colosseum, deep within the ever-shifting sands of Exilia. The Princess seeks to honor the memory of her long lost father through an event that he would certainly enjoy.

[center][i]“The blood of many will be spilled

The lives of more will be lost

In the end, there can be only one.”[/i][/center]

Those where the words of the princess herself as she beckoned only the finest warriors and mages to take part in a feast of violence worthy praises of any bard. On Exilia, where no law touches, all are equal, the only truth is blood. Come, if you dare partake on it.

To the one who claims the victory, the princess offer two rewards. First her hand in marriage and an equal share of Warovia’s hoard (more gold, gems and art than one can even count), regardless of race and even gender, for Emilia’s first and foremost love is for what lies I.N.S.I.D.E. The second boon, is a genuine Legend Relic which has been passed down the Warovia’s line since time immemorial.

Once her word is given, the princess never takes it back, rest assured of it. However, the true question is. Is your ambition worth dying for?