Tournament Arc. I

TOURNAMENT ARC I

COMMMENTATOR: MATCH 2, ELIJAH DEFEATED LIAM, MATCH 3, WILLIAM DEFFEATED HENRY, MATCH 4, AIRE VS ATTICUS IS ABOUT TO BEGIN!!!

[ IN THE PARTICIPANT’S WAITING AREA ]

[ RYAN WATCHING THE MATCH ]

Arlo extended a hand toward Ryan, his face marked by both respect and a challenge. "You defeated me back there, and I have high expectations for you in this tournament."

Ryan returned the firm handshake with a determined gleam in his eye. "Don't you dare lose until we reach the finals."

Arlo cracked a wry smile. "I'm well aware of that, weirdo."

But as they exchanged pleasantries, Arlo couldn't shake a nagging feeling. His inner senses were tingling, detecting an unsettling aura emanating from Ryan, something dark and foreboding. He thought to himself, "I can sense something sinister inside of him. It's so strong."

The stadium crackled with energy as the referee prepared to start the match. "Three, two, one, begin!"

Aire, a Crystal Orb wielder, wasted no time. He summoned a "Crystal Art! Defense Style! Crystal Shield!" A shimmering barricade of crystal formed around him, guarding against the impending attack.

Opposite him, Atticus, with his Earth Orb, countered with an "Earth Art! Attack Style! Sandstorm!" A fierce tempest of swirling sand enveloped the arena. But there was a twist – Atticus's hidden ability rendered him immune to the effects of sandstorm, blizzard, or gale.

Aire, behind his crystal shield, contemplated his next move. "As long as I have my shield, his sandstorm is useless. Guess it's my turn now." With a determined resolve, he unleashed a "Crystal Art! Attack Style! Crystal Edge!" But before it could connect, Atticus disappeared, invoking the second fading ability in the first set.

The commentator marveled, "He vanished before he got hit by the Crystal Edge! It's the second fading ability in the first set!"

The crowd erupted in appreciation. "He is absolutely amazing!" "First, he used the sandstorm, now fading!"

Aire, elusive as ever, considered Atticus's position. "Where has he gone? Behind me?" Suddenly, an ambush resounded – a mud clone had been conjured.

Atticus taunted, "Give up, you are done for."

Undeterred, Aire unleashed a "Crystal Art, Attack Style, Flash Beam!" Atticus countered with "Earth Art, Attack Style, Geomancy!" An explosive clash ensued, marked by a glare that left the crowd in suspense.

Both contenders stood tall, undeterred by the chaos. Aire regrouped, resorting to "Crystal Art: Claymore," while Atticus conjured an "Earth Art! Sword." The arena echoed with a thunderous battle cries.

The ensuing exchange of blows was fierce and relentless, the sounds of "THCHINKKKKKKK," "THIK," "CHUNK," "THIK," "THIK," "THIK," "THUN," and "THUNK" creating a symphony of combat.

Aire struggled to maintain his balance, realizing his Crystal Claymore was no match for Atticus's Earth Sword. The relentless sandstorm added to his woes, making it impossible to read his opponent's movements.

Atticus, capitalizing on his advantage, recharged his Encro rapidly. Aire knew he couldn't dodge the imminent "Earth Slash."

With a swift motion, Aire was thrown to the wall. The referee declared, "Aire is unable to battle. Atticus wins!"

The crowd roared in jubilation. "He is the greatest!" "Not greater than Arlo, yeah, but his Earth Slash was amazing!"

Aire, however, had other plans. He angrily retorted, "Who the hell said that I am unable to battle, huh?"

Confusion rippled through the crowd as some spectators urged him to give up. The referee apologized for the earlier decision and declared the match would continue.

Aire, fueled by determination, rallied with a "Crystal Edge." But Atticus effortlessly dodged it.

Aire, undeterred, chanted, "Crystal Art, Counter Style, Reflect Flash!" The arena shook as it was filled with the silver glare and nothing was visible.

[ IN THE BATTLEFIELD. ATTICUS COUNTERED AIRE'S ATTACK WITH HIS EARTHSWORD PERFECTLY. ]

In the momentary stillness, Atticus spoke, "You can blame me for crushing your dream." He invoked "Earth Art, Support Style, Deep Branches."

Aire found himself trapped in strong branches.

Atticus then initiated his ultimate move, "Earth Art, Nature, Nature's Wish Hyper Blast!" The stadium trembled with the overwhelming power of the attack, engulfed in a fog of epic proportions.

The commentator gasped, "He demolished him! So much fog is eating our view."

The crowd, momentarily fooled by Aire's resilience, soon realized the inevitable. "For a second, we thought that Aire might have a chance, but Atticus is just too damn good! No way he could have ever defeated him!"

However, Aire wasn't ready to concede defeat. He summoned his "Crystal Art, Trap Style, Crystal Cage," imprisoning Atticus within the crystalline structure. The crowd was shocked, murmuring in disbelief.

The commentator announced, "He trapped Atticus in the Crystal Cage!"

With Atticus confined, Aire launched a "Crystal Art, Attack Style, Crystal Shards.

[ The shards were summmoned in the cage. ]

But Atticus, resilient and resourceful, summoned an "Earth Shield" to withstand the assault. Aire, however, had seen it coming and countered with a "Crystal Blade Strike!" With the brilliance of his move – a reaction crystalized.

[ Crystalized reaction increases the dmg 10times. the strongest dmg multiplying reaction deciphered. ]

The referee declared, "Atticus is unable to battle. Aire is the winner."

Aire stood victorious, his determination and cunning tactics propelling him to triumph in an intense and unforgettable battle that showcased the incredible power of Encro Orbs.

CROWED: WOO! THIS GUY IS CRAZY! NEVER THOUGHT A GUY LIKE HIM COULD HAVE USED SUCH AN ENORMUS AMOUNT OF ENCRO!

AIRE: HUH, HUH, HUH, NEVER THOUGHT…. I COULD HAVE USED THAT…..

HEALTH CARE OFFICER: TAKE BOTH OF THEM TO THE H.C.C.

HEALTH CARE MEMBERS: WE’RE ON IT!

COMMENTATOR: MATCH NO. 6 THE LAST MATCH OF THE ROUND IS ABOUT TO BEGIN, THIS MATCH IS BETWEEN RYAN AND JACK.

REFREE: ARE BOTH THE PARTICIPENTS READY?

RYAN&JACK: YEAH!

REFREE: THEN LET THE ROUND BEGIN!!!

JACK: LET’S START THE GAME WITH HYDRO SPHEAR!!!

RYAN: LET’S END IT HERE, FLAME SLASH!!!

EVERY SQUAD LEADER: ( COULD THIS BE )

IN A BLINK OF AN EYE

SQUAD CAPTAIN: DON’T YOU DARE TAKE A STEP FROM HERE.

SQUAD CAPTAIN: FORGET OTHER THINGS, WE’LL KILL YOU.

RYAN: OKAY BUT….. WHAT DID I DO?

CROWED: WHAT’S GOING ON OVER HERE? ATLEAST WE ARE ABLE TO SEE THE CAPTAIN FROM OUR VERY OWN EYES.

SQUAD CAPTAINS: ELEMINATE RYAN FROM THE TOURNAMENT, HE’LL BE DETAINED BY US. JACK IS THE BY DEFAULT WINNER.

???: OW COME ON, IS THIS A TOURNAMENT?!

CROWED: WHO’S THAT? HE HAS THAT GUTS TO SPEAK AGAINST SO MANY CAPTAINS? OW WAIT HE’S DRAVID THE CAPTAIN OF THE SHADOW SCOUTS!

DRAVID: I’LL TAKE HIS RISPONSIBLITY. JUST RESUME THE MATCH.

Philips, the captain of the Phoenix Scouts, sternly addressed Dravid, saying, "This is not a joke, Dravid. You are aware of the gravity of the situation, aren't you?"

Annie, the captain of the Protective Aura Scouts, impatiently remarked, "You are wasting our time."

Antony, the captain of the Royal Supportive Scouts Purple, added sarcastically, "Of course, he is a waste of time, continuously tarnishing his reputation."

Xavier, captain of the Royal Supportive Scouts Golden, chimed in with skepticism, "Like he could ever have taken responsibility for the cause."

Erika, captain of the Scouts of Dreams, urged, "Enough with the nonsense already, Dravid. We cannot afford to allow this."

Thomas, captain of the Thrilling Eagle, cautioned, "Don't act selfishly, Dravid. He has a tainted bloodline."

Dravid offered, "I have a sealing technique that will allow me to make some adjustments to his Encro so that he can continue in the tournament."

Philips, still cautious, stated, "You'll do it in front of me."

Dravid agreed, saying, "Fine."

The commentator announced, "We are making some adjustments here. The tournament will resume shortly. We appreciate your patience."

[IN THE BASEMENT]

Philips questioned, "You're not suggesting you'll cast your Doom Seal, are you? How will he use Encro then?"

Dravid clarified, "I won't be casting it on his entire Encro, just 95% of it."

Philips expressed concern, "But that's practically the same as having no Encro."

Dravid defended his plan, saying, "No, it's not. He possesses an enormous amount of Encro in his blood; only 1% of it is more powerful than the current Encrominte star."

Philips reacted in disbelief, asking, "Is this for real? You're not joking, are you?"

DRAVID: YOU THINK I AM? FLAME ART! SEAL STYLE! DOOMED SEAL!!!

RYAN: AAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

[ A SEAL WAS CASTED ON RYAN. ]

DRAVID: NOW SHOW ME YOUR ENCRO ORB.

RYAN: IT’S COLOUR, IT’S CHANGING.

DRAVID: YEAH, NOW YOU CAN CONTINUE FIGHTING KID, THIS SEAL HAS NO FAULTS. IT WILL NEVER BREAK.

RYAN: THANK YOU CAPTAIN.

DRAVID: WELL YOU SHOULD GO NOW. ( IT’S A BIG LIE THAT THIS SEAL HAS NOT FAULT CAUSE IT HAS ONE, A BIG ONE. THIS SEAL WILL BREAK INTO SHEARS IF RYAN GETS REALY REALY ANGRY. I CASTED IT ON HIM AS HE SEEMS TO BE A HUMBLE GUY, IT DOES’NT LOOKS LIKE HE WILL EVER GET THAT DIPPRESED AS HE IS JUST A 16 YEARS OLD KID. )

COMMENTATOR: THE MATCH IS ABOUT TO CONTINUE.

REFREE: BOTH THE SIDE READY?

RYAN&JACK: YEAH!

REFREE: THEN FIGHT!!!

EXTRA INFO:- Ryan possesses a Flame Orb. His Encro consists of 95% Crimson and 5% Flame. Crimson Encro is an unidentified Encro with unknown abilities. If Ryan has his full 100% blood (without the seal), he would access the hidden abilities of both Flame and Crimson blood. Even with only 5% Flame blood, he still has some hidden abilities.

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