[center][h3]Hyrule City Main Sewers[/h3]
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As the Rito and Zora ventured down to the sewers beneath the castle city, the stench was quite overwhelming at first, but it wasn't thick, meaning they were able to deal with it very soon. The waterways of the city area was always rife with the sewerage of the busy city, these underground waterways spanned through most of the city walls and beneath the castle too. Where does it all go? To the river across the Hylia Plain, which leads to Zora's Domain and then the ocean. Much drifts through here, and the main area seems to be maintained as everything despite being a little marred and damp, was actually rather well-kept.

However as they stepped through these sewers, it became clear there was some unusual activity down here, they heard sounds of scurrying beyond the hallways that didn't match that of rats, more like grown men. As they continued, they came upon two men, both were quite unkempt, their clothes patched over many times and already marred with wear and tear. Colour already faded from their clothing, from afar they'd look like a dark brown figure with few features. They stood on what looked like a small port with a ramp into the water, this seemed to be some kind of station, normally held by guards, but considering how thinly they were stationed as Nikkou had heard...

[i]"'Sa bold move innit? Doing all this at such a busy time"[/i],

[i]"Thas' exactly why, all the guards're busy with the whole tournament"[/i],

[i]"But thas' exactly why I'm complainin', I wanna watch and eat good food"[/i],

[i]"So do I but do you see me sobbin' my arse out about all this?"[/i]

The other looked as if pondering for a moment, before resigning as the two men began moving some boxes, both Nikkou and Kibbe's figures tensed as the two men turned, [i]"Oi who goes there?!"[/i]

Did they spot them...? For a moment they thought so, but Nikkou would be the first to notice, the water stirred with the familiar intent of a beast. He stepped back a bit what appeared to be an aquatic Dodongo stepped up onto the port, walking up the ramp. The two men screamed in terror as they cowered behind some cover as the Dodongo began to attack. It's darkly faded blue scales telling a bit of a story. It seems this Dodongo was far from home, though with a more brilliant coat, they lived in and around Zora's Domain, meaning this one went a long way upstream for one reason or another. In any case, it looked like these two men were their ticket to uncovering the smuggling plot, and this Dodongo might end that chance if they didn't act soon.


[center][h3]Hyrule City Plaza - Combat Tournament[/h3]
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Confitti and Gorn, or as far as the announcers were concerned, just Gorn had made it through his prelims, as described by onlookers a "mysterious Goron that can command lightning", it had viewers completely baffled, children saw it all but no one believed them. Meanwhile another Goron, Armostos showed crushing strength, defeating all opposition quite convincingly. There seemed to be a lot of Goron contenders this year.

Among the other competitors, the Rito with the Sheikah-styled sword used his race's signature wind magic, the Goron wrestler was outdone by the Highlander, it was an incredible sight that many touted should've been a main event, watching an essentially Hylian overpower a Goron in raw strength with his colossal sword was amazing by any respect. The Gerudo woman was more than a match for anyone she fought in the prelims, the combination of the dance-like moves and the large two-handed curved sword was both powerful, and fast. It seemed this tournament was shaping up for a very solid elimination round.

As soon as that was done all the elimination round qualifiers were rounded up for their matchup brackets.

Armostos vs Zaruud

Gorn vs Kiru

Zaruud was the Gerudo woman, it seems she was matched up with Armostos, and in the very same bracket, Gorn was to fight Kiru. The winner of both matches would fight right afterwards. The Highlander that showed outstanding strength and skill was in the B brackets, meaning assuming he wins all his rounds, they'll be facing him in the finals.

For now, there was a bit of time to rest as everyone was taking a lunch break, but directly after that would be the elimination rounds.