[center][h2]Seraph Academy[/h2] [h3]Practice Halls[/h3][/center] [center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (LIS), [@Pyromaniacwolf] ~~~[/center] The second round of matches had begun and two fighters would find themselves facing each other this day. One was the Crown Princess herself, [u]Lisianthus[/u] who was just done sending her brother back to the audience. The other was the outside competitor [u]Vuldur[/u] who had quite the incident yesterday with an upstart mage. "[color=fff79a]Fighters![/color]" The collective attention of everyone was called by an adult Human male, a Seraph Academy staff and the match's referee. "[color=fff79a]This is your second match for the Grand Academy Tournament. You should all be familiar with the rules by now but I will repeat again just in case you are not.[/color]" The referee cleared his throat. "[color=fff79a]Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself.[/color]" "[color=fff79a]Now then, begin![/color]" [center]~~~ [@Frozen0Titan] (KAZ & MAL), [@A Lowly Wretch] ~~~[/center] While [u]Kazudain[/u] and [u]Maldur[/u] stood by for the moment, [u]Thessir[/u] made the first move. The Rogue Elf used the darkness in his pocket and the shadow of [u]Kazudain[/u] to cut the latter's tendon with a dagger poisoned with a paralytic. The attack was almost a success. The knife managed to indeed cut [u]Kazudain's[/u] heel but it was not deep enough for the poison to work immediately. However, [u]Kazudain[/u] could already feel his muscles having difficulty moving. He will need to maximize the time he still has before the paralysis settles in completely. Fortunately, [u]Maldur[/u] was still a hundred percent capable and can carry the fight for his master in the worst case scenario. The fight goes on, with [u]Thessir[/u] with the advantage. [center]~~~ [@Rune_Alchemist], [@Polaris North] (RAV) ~~~[/center] [u]Seleth[/u] made the first move when she and her clones rushed [u]Raviel[/u], intending to put him in a 'lose-lose' situation. However, the Beastkin student attempted to get the first strike in, swinging his staff around to perhaps hit one of the oncoming Seleths or at least stave off some of them if they were inclined to evade. [u]Raviel[/u] hit two of the Dark Elf's clones and attempted to teleport away but the true [u]Seleth[/u] managed to hit [u]Raviel[/u] on the head before he could teleport, sending the Beastkin dazed and stumbling a few feet away. [u]Seleth[/u] had the momentum and she could very well keep it up. Meanwhile, [u]Raviel[/u] has mostly recovered from the first hit of the match and could respond. Perhaps take advantage of an opening or pull out a trick from the sleeve and catch the Dark Elf off-guard. [center]~~~ [@Grape], [@Lmpkio] ~~~[/center] The two fighters have assumed their combat stances. [u]Gamora[/u] had gestured to come at her but [u]Nilfrenda[/u] did not accept the offer, preferring to remain in her stance and let [u]Gamora[/u] to make the first move and perhaps create an opening. However, neither fighter had made the first move yet. The small audience, mostly composed of fans of [u]Gamora[/u], watched the fight intently. The air was tense as [u]Gamora[/u] and [u]Nilfrenda[/u] waited for each other to make the first offensive move, their eyes looking and anticipating any move the other would make. There was none so far though. But sooner or later, one of them must move. There can only be one winner in this match after all. [center][h3]Northern Gate[/h3][/center] [center]~~~ [@AzureKnight] (HIS) ~~~[/center] You had accepted Keith's offer and forfeited your match with Varjan. Leaving via the north gate of Seraph Academy, you saw Keith waiting for you on an unremarkable corner. He sat on a barrel in an attempt to blend in. Emphasis on 'attempt'. "[color=9e0b0f]I knew you'd make the right choice.[/color]" The mercenary waved at you. "[color=9e0b0f]Okay, that was a lie. I just always wanted to say that.[/color]" "[color=9e0b0f]Anyway, as for your down payment.[/color]" Keith got off the barrel and opened its lid, revealing that the container was filled to the brim with gold coins. "[color=9e0b0f]Looks shiny and nice, right? We're actually supposed to split this but you can keep it all. It's going to be worthless in the near future anyway.[/color]" He said. "[color=9e0b0f]Let's get to a more secure place so we can talk details.[/color]" Keith brought the barrel to its side and began rolling it. "[color=9e0b0f]First order of business though, what's your opinion on drugs?[/color]" He asked you. "[color=9e0b0f]You know, the stuff that helps enhance the magical abilities of a person? Or I guess you can include meth and coke there too.[/color]" [hr] [hr] [center][h2]Eastern Gate Town[/h2] [h3]Warehouse[/h3][/center] [center]~~~ [@Frozen0Titan] (TIB), [@AzureKnight] (ENI), [@Polaris North] (FAY) ~~~[/center] [u]Faye's[/u] silencing spell affected the warehouse as intended so when [u]Enishi's[/u] bird familiar flew in, the ones inside all bought the ruse. "[color=9e0b0f]It was just a frigging bird. False alarm people, you can all continue working.[/color]" Keith announced. "[color=9e0b0f]Ragnar? Nah, he'll figure it out sooner or later. Don't bother.[/color]" However, Ragnar and the other thug would find themselves in a quite different situation. The two of them were pulled into the investigators' position by [u]Faye[/u] and found themselves in a fight. "[color=0072bc]KEITH! We have intruders! Keith?![/color]" Ragnar attempted to alert his allies but he found that the people inside the warehouse went about their business as if nothing was happening. "[color=0072bc]What the-- Argh! It doesn't matter![/color]" While the thug was simply armed with a longsword and armored with leather, [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/for-honor/images/5/5b/Raiding_the_Raiders_-_Ragnar.png/revision/latest?cb=20170217193242]Ragnar looked more like a competent warrior with fur and leather armor and wielded a large axe. His helmet had a unique style so it was beyond doubt he was a simple thug[/url]. "[color=0072bc]I can handle you all myself![/color]" He yelled at the investigators. The fight had begun.