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[h2][color=f26522]Exilia[/color][/h2]
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The first three rounds of the tournament would go well in favor of Jessi and Fei, as the long and bloody competition came to the next round, [url=http://i.imgur.com/3OlcIv8.png]Emilia[/url] called for a pause. A banquet would be served as a tribute both to those who have fallen and the four victorious souls who still persisted. “Fei, the flaming haired daughter of my most hated enemy. Jessi, a warrior whose value and loyalty overcome even the urges of his bodily shackles. [url=http://faqsmedia.ign.com/faqs/image/article/119/1198328/wkc_blackknight.jpg]Tegonay Sidonius[/url], a noble knight of the Imperium, here on a quest of duty. And finally, [url=https://hdwallpapers.press/wallpaper/rogue_sabertooth_fairy_tail_anime_hd-wallpaper-1377692.jpg]Vassagus Black[/url], the mercenary sorcerer, whose goal is merely gold and nothing else. Kasie Shae, the intrepid explorer from the lands of Arcadia who fights for emotion and [url=http://pre11.deviantart.net/72ee/th/pre/f/2015/356/6/7/signature__power_girl_by_kiyoshi_sempai-d9l0qds.png]Phoenix Harlley[/url], a revolutionary who preaches the word of Chaos.” Emilia said as the guests were arranged around her table, encircled by statues of the Old Gods along with a few more respected guests, one of the being the very own Jester of the Court who rested his back against one of the colossal statues that serve also as support columns for what was once the temple’s main chamber.

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“All of you, liven my heart to honor as you honor my father’s memory. For this”,  Emilia had no one other than [url=http://i.imgur.com/KKZKVlG.jpg]Asgard[/url] who was besides her serving as one more of Emilia’s servants, though dressed in finery that would make many noble ladies bite their heads own off in jealousy for it was the kind of garment only ones like the Imperator and Asgard would ever have the chance or right to wear. “I raise a toast.” As Emilia said so, she first drank of a silver cup, inlaid with rubies before lifting Asgard’s chin with one finger and giving her the rest of the contents of the cup (most likely there was some manner of poison or drug, mixed with the wine, though the Princess seemed to be unaffected by it), before light rubbing the Crimson Knight’s face, pretty much ignoring everyone else in the room while she did so and Asgard responded to her attention by clinging to the Princess in a demonstration of lifeless devotion.

While the Warovian Princess gorged herself in acts of depravity before everyone’s eyes, Tegonay turned to Fei with a humble reverence and said, “Milady, I do praise your skill in battle, but as a humble servant of Lord Yggdrasil, I beg of you, forfeit of this trap. I'll be sure to rescue Lady Asgard, but you can't risk your life in doing that. Please, consider what will be of the Imperium if Milady were to perish here."

On his part, Vassagus stood quiet, drinking and feasting what could as well be his last supper. A mercenary that lived only to see the next battlefield such as him wasn't the type that cared for higher morals like the ones at stake on this table. The man's indifference was only one-upped by the Jester's own, though this anyone with half an ear or eye working would be able to notice. Once Vassagus was full of this political farce, he swigged the rest of his wine and stood from the cushion he was sitting in. "I'm thankful for the meal, Princess, but if you really want to see a real fight tomorrow than I'm afraid I should go rest now. For those who are staying, my compliments, whoever comes out as the victor will be a great warrior. Just don't think I'm gonna yeld all that gold so easily."

With that said, the sorcerer retreated back into his room. Emilia, on the other hand, was was now accepting Asgard's "care" as the Crimson Knight wrapped her arms around Emilia's neck and rested her head on the Warovian Princess' shoulder while her face was carefully caressed by said Princess who had an sinister grin on her face, flaunting her current untouchability to all.

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[h2][color=f26522]Arcadia[/color][/h2]
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Everything was going as expected for the first part of the trip. The twins were making merry, in unusually high spirits. That is, until a giant metal bird (How was it even flying?) decided to crash their party, or rather, their ride.

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"Linea! What the heck is that?" [url=http://i.imgur.com/yAmBe1F.jpg]Sienna[/url] asked her sister as she drew her glaive-like tome and got back to her feet. Immediately, the moisture of the air around Sienna began to condense, forming five balls of water. The orbs stood around Linea, ready to shoot forth at a single command.

"I believe it's a wild creature native to Arcadia, Oneesama." [url=http://i.imgur.com/uj7IXpj.jpg]Linea[/url] replied in her usual monotone as she flipped the pages of her spellbook, with a spoken command "Demi Monsters Release: Hell Wasps..." a small swarm of seven monsters that looked like hideous hornets the size of basketballs appeared beside her as if popping out from inside water bubbles.

"In other words, you don't know as well, do you?"

"Indeed, Oneesama."

"Heh, guess we'll have to find out after we take it down, isn't it, everyone?"

"Likewise, Oneesama. Let's do it."

As the Twins finished their exchange, the metallic menace had finished its turnaround and came to swoop down on their vessel again only to be met with a hail of water projectiles and acid spitting hornets.

Well, the trip took a turn to the weird, that's for sure. What will Alex and Toti do in this situation? We'll have to wait and see.

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Just as Chen was about to begin his concentration to activate the Green Legend Relic, a certain [url=http://i.imgur.com/sfFz4gm.png]someone[/url] that Ruxen had smelled, popped from behind the very same tree that he was using to rest his back as if she was a ghost, or ninja.

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"Rejoice, weary travelers, for I, Mikoto Kanzaki -Peddler Extraordinaire- have come to ease your burdens. I'm the best traveling merchant on this side of the Great Barrier and beyond. From everlasting toothpicks to a genuine Legend Relic, I have it all and... the best part is, it can be yours, for the right price, of course." As she finished her compulsory introduction and flashed a grin brighter than a pile of gold shining under the sun in the highest of summer to Chen, Mikoto stopped and looked to Ruxen with surprised eyes. "Hey there, if it's not Ruxy? Where have you been all this time? Don't say to me that those Imperials boxed you again? Don't they ever learn you'll always find some way to escape?"

After that, Mikoto took a short fly on her broom and landed beside Ruxen, with an arm crossed behind the beast girl's neck as the Peddler Witch drew closer and closer to say something on Ruxen's ears. "More importantly, Ruxy. Did you made your mind about that anti-flea collar I offered you last time? I still have it, all youi have to do is gimme the word."

All the while, Mikoto's unshakable grin was glued to her face as she waited either Ruxen or Chen to speak.
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