Chapter 53. NET {12}:- Coliseum.

Chapter 53. NET {12}:- Coliseum.

The coliseum was a grand, circular arena and the structure was made up of white marble.

Meanwhile, the arena floor was covered with a thin layer of sand.

The viewers filled up the coliseum with everyone displaying a strong eagerness to see how the tournament would end.

The nobles seated in the lower part of the Coliseum were closest to the action. Their seats were arranged in a semicircle around the arena, while the royal family was seated in a luxurious, elevated box overlooking the arena. The box was adorned with the royal crest and it had more comfortable seats.

Another section belonged to the contestants, who were housed in a separate quarter with access to training facilities, medical care, and private quarters.

Medical teams and healers were stationed around the arena, ready to assist the contestants.

A transparent magical barrier encircled the arena, protecting the onlookers from stray attacks or magical backlash. The barrier was maintained by the coliseum's resident mages and it could absorb or deflect even the most powerful attacks.

A magical scoreboard floated in the air and was displayed by a crystal ball for everyone to see the top ten contestants. U//ppTodated fr/o/m nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)\/m

Currently, the top five contestants in the tournament are:-

[Tournament rankings and points.]

[1st:- Orion Galdur Elfrida {5,590 points}.]

[2nd- Luna Cyprus.{4,900 points}.]

[3rd:- William Ramsbottom. {4,650 points}.]

[4th:- Barry Manchester {4,450 points}.]

[5th:- Adrian Meir {4,345 points}.]

The audience held flags and banners with the royal crest on them as they continued to cheer loudly in anticipation of today's tournament.

The royal crest was an emblem of the royal family that represented power, legacy, and value. The crest featured a golden, five-pointed star, symbolizing the five virtues of the royal family:- wisdom, courage, justice, compassion, and honor.

A curved, silver sword pointing upwards, represented strength and protection. It also had a stylized, blue crescent moon, signifying the royal family's commitment to guidance. Also, a wreath of laurel leaves that encircled the star, sword, and moon represented victory and achievement.

While the crowd continued to roar within the coliseum, Orion made his way to the contestant's quarters, where his gaze fell upon the other contestants, who immediately bowed towards him once they noticed his presence.

Orion acknowledged every one of them, then noticed Adrian walking towards him with a smile on his face.

Over the last decade, Adrian had changed a lot, for example, he had grown a lot taller than Orion, and he was also a bit taller and muscular than his peers.

In fact, Orion looked as though he was Adrian's little brother, but this didn't affect or hinder the respect Adrian had for Orion.

For the past ten years, Adrian had trained and sparred with Orion, so he knew more than anyone else how strong and quick-witted Orion was.

Moreover, as a dark elf and a Baron's son, Adrian had become even more handsome over the years.

"Eii!!!!" A shiver ran down the boy's spine as he yelled out while trying to escape from Adrian's grasp. "Ahh, help me, this bird is angry."

"Prince Galdur just called Adrian a chicken."

"Pfft, I'm definitely calling him a chicken from now on."

Right after the male elf said this, Adrian suddenly appeared behind the young noble and grabbed a hold of his shoulder.

"What did you just call me?" Adrian asked with a scary and intimidating look on his face. The aura around him seemed like he was ready to murder the young noble.

"Eii!!!!" A shiver ran down the boy's spine as he yelled out while trying to escape from Adrian's grasp. "Ahh, help me, this bird is angry."

"Oh, so now, I'm an angry bird, huh?"

"Uh?.... No, I mean..." He turned to his friend, hoping his friend would help him out, but his friend was nowhere to be found.

"Traitor!!!"

"Don't worry, I'll try not to break your pretty face," Adrian cracked his neck with a sinister look on his face.

"No, wait. Let me tell you something, let me tell you something. No, ahh!! Mama!!!"

Everyone else in the room who was watching all this unfold couldn't help but giggle and laugh as they watched the angry bird clobber the young noble.

Even Orion couldn't help but laugh at the comical scene in front of him.

Once he was satisfied, Adrian returned to Orion after making sure no one else would call him a chicken ever again.

"You see, I told you not to call me a chicken."

"Yeah, sorry about that."

"Anyways, let's have our seats. I reserved a really good place for us; it's the best seat in the house," Adrian showed Orion where he wanted them to sit, and the both of them walked over to the place.

All the other nobles in the room were a bit jealous to see how close Adrian was to the prince.

Some of them wanted to talk to the prince as well, but no one dared to do so.

Seeing Adrian talk freely with the prince made them believe that even they could become close to the prince of the kingdom.

Many of them made up their minds to do well in the tournament, hoping it would be enough for the prince to notice them so that they could become closer to him as well.

Meanwhile, Orion and Adrian were busy looking at the scoreboard displayed for everyone to see.

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A/N:- Thank you so much for patience and support. You guys are simply the best.