No !... Elira you will not come with me you are not chosen and most importantly You are weak !. Akihiko agressively
I can't let you go alone like This Elira Replied
I am not alone Akihiko Snapped
Whatever I am coming
No you are --
Before akihiko can finish his sentence Elira " If you won't allowed me to come with you I'll k*** myself with my own hands ".
Shut up ! You are coming ok ? But you won't participate Akihiko replied
I know I won't participate Elira nodded
The sea stretched in every direction, endless and restless. The ship creaked as it rode the waves, carrying warriors toward the island none of them truly understood.
You've been quiet since we boarded," Elira said beside him, her hands folded behind her back.
Akihiko jaw tightened. "I'm thinking of Kael. My brother. He joined this tournament decades ago. No one ever saw him again."
Elira's eyes softened. "And you think you'll find answers here?"
"I have to," Akihiko muttered. "If I can't… then at least I'll share his fate."
" Akihiko you won't share his fate Because we are here for you " Ronan Nodded
"That's Cute " Elira Whispered
Near the mast, Solemly sat on a coil of rope, silent as ever. His golden eyes gleamed with faint amusement, as if he was enjoying Akihiko and Ronan Company
Then the sky darkened.
At first, it seemed like clouds, but the speed was unnatural. Winds whipped across the deck, tearing ropes loose.
"Storm's coming!" the captain shouted.
The crew scrambled to secure the sails, but the sea was already raging. Waves rose higher than the hull, smashing against the ship. Lightning split the sky, illuminating terrified faces.
"This isn't normal," Elira muttered, holding the railing.
Solemly finally stood, his voice calm in the chaos. "It is no storm. It is the arena calling to us."
Akihiko frowned. "What do you mean—"
Before he could finish, the sea erupted. From the waves rose a colossal serpent made entirely of water, its glowing eyes locked onto the ship.
Gasps of horror spread.
"A sea beast?!" one man cried.
"No," Vey corrected, lips curving into a smirk. "A guardian."
The serpent lunged, its watery body slamming across the deck. Fighters scattered, weapons drawn. Akihiko unsheathed his blade, planting his feet.
"Elira, stay close!" he shouted.
"I can fight too!" she retorted, drawing her twin daggers.
Akihiko swung his sword, but the blade passed harmlessly through the serpent's liquid form. The monster hissed, striking again, smashing barrels to splinters.
It's useless!" Akihiko growled.
"Look!" Elira pointed. Inside the serpent's chest, a faint glowing orb pulsed like a heart. "That's its core!"
Thanks ! Elira he shouted
With a single Attack With his sword on the core The serpent screeched, thrashing violently.
Akihiko continued with slashing through the orb with his sword Solemly joined him and stabbed in the glowing heart
The Sea beast started disappearing
You are fast Akihiko..... And your sword is sharp Solemly smiling
Yeah ! This was my father's sword
I see That's why it's so Sharp
Above them, the night sky cleared. Stars glittered, but an unease hung over the deck. The message was clear: the Forgotten Tournament had already begun testing them.