Chapter 15 The Final Stage

The final stage of the tournament had finally arrived. The tension in the air was palpable as the 32 finalists gathered in the arena. The audience was roaring with excitement, eager to witness the ultimate battle between the strong beast tamers and their formidable beasts.

Orion was among the finalists, standing tall and proud. He had come a long way in the tournament, overcoming every obstacle that had come their way. But this was the moment that truly mattered, the one that would decide their fate.

Orion and the rest began to draw lots to determine their opponent. Orion's heart was pounding in his chest as he waited for his turn to draw. His eyes scanned the group of finalists, trying to predict who his opponent would be.

After he drew, he was surprised that he would face a thunder beasts tamer named Raikou. Raikou was known for his impressive thunder enchantment talent, which made his beasts even more powerful in battle. His two beasts, Thunder Hawk and Thunder Wolf, were strong in the tournament.

Orion soon went to the arena to start the match. He could not use Nova because he was still digesting all the power he got from the Primordial Mastery. Orion could only use Stella for the battle. Raikou had also entered the arena, and he had been prepared to fight.

After the both of us entered the arena, the announcer began to announce the start of our match, "The match between Orion and Raikou has finally started. You can summon your beast now." The audience was cheering for both of them.

Orion took a deep breath and summoned Stella, his Blaze Wing. The audience and representatives were surprised to see that Orion was using a different beast, as they were used to seeing him with Nova, his Dire Wolf.

Stella stood before Orion, her bright orange feathers and fiery aura making her an imposing figure in the arena. Orion had trained Stella well and knew that she had the skills necessary to take on Raikou's beasts.

The battle began, and Raikou summoned his Thunder Hawk first. The bird-like beast was quick and agile, able to move around the arena with ease. However, Stella was not intimidated and launched a Flame Burst attack that caught the Thunder Hawk off guard. The bird screeched in pain as flames engulfed its body, but it quickly recovered and retaliated with a Thunder Shock attack that sent a jolt of electricity through Stella's body.

Orion winced as he saw Stella struggle, but he knew she could handle it. Stella retaliated with Fiery Talons, her sharp claws coated in flames as she dove towards the Thunder Hawk. The bird tried to dodge, but Stella was too fast and managed to scratch its side, leaving a trail of flames in her wake.

Raikou was not one to be easily defeated, and he quickly summoned his second beast, the Thunder Wolf. The wolf was larger and stronger than the Thunder Hawk, and its fur bristled with electricity as it prepared to attack.

Stella knew she had to be careful, and she used her Flame Wing attack to create a barrier of flames around her. The Thunder Wolf tried to break through the flames, but it was unable to get past them, and Stella took advantage of the distraction to launch a Fireball attack that hit the wolf square in the chest.

The wolf howled in pain as the flames engulfed it, but it refused to give up. It lunged towards Stella, its jaws snapping as it tried to sink its teeth into her. But Stella was too quick and managed to dodge the attack, leaving the wolf biting at thin air.

Orion watched as the battle raged on, his heart racing with excitement. He knew that Stella was strong, but he also knew that Raikou was a skilled tamer who could push his beasts to their limits. As the battle continued, it became clear that Stella was slowly gaining the upper hand.

The Blaze Wing was relentless, her attacks precise and calculated as she continued to chip away at Raikou's beasts. The Thunder Hawk was beginning to tire, and its movements were becoming sluggish as it struggled to keep up with Stella's speed.

The Thunder Wolf, on the other hand, was still fighting with all its might. Its fur was a bit charred from the flames, and it was panting heavily, but it refused to give up. Orion could see the determination in its eyes, and he knew that this was going to be a tough battle.

Raikou was not one to give up easily, either. He knew that his beasts were strong, and he was confident in his thunder enchantment talent. He decided to use it to give his beasts an extra boost of power, hoping it would be enough to turn the tide of the battle.

Raikou closed his eyes and began to channel his enchantment. A crackling aura of electricity surrounded him, and his beasts began to glow with similar energy. The Thunder Hawk and Thunder Wolf both let out powerful roars, their bodies surging with electricity.

Orion watched with growing concern as he saw Raikou's enchantment take effect. He knew that it was going to make Raikou's beasts even more powerful, and he wondered if Stella would be able to handle it.

The Thunder Hawk and Thunder Wolf both charged toward Stella, their movements faster and more precise than before. Stella was caught off guard, but she quickly regained her composure and launched a Blaze Aura attack that surrounded her in a ring of fire, pushing back the charging beasts.

The Thunder Hawk and Thunder Wolf were undeterred, and they continued to push through the flames, their bodies surging with electricity. Stella tried to hold her ground, but she was beginning to tire under the relentless assault.

Orion gritted his teeth, wondering if Stella would be able to hold on. He knew that the battle was reaching its climax, and he wondered if he could win this.

But Stella surprised him once again. Just when it seemed like she was about to give up, she unleashed a massive Fireball attack that engulfed both of Raikou's beasts. The Thunder Hawk screeched in pain as it was consumed by the flames, while the Thunder Wolf let out a fierce howl before collapsing to the ground.

The audience erupted in cheers as Stella emerged victorious. Raikou looked on in disbelief, his enchantment talent having failed him. Orion walked towards Stella, a proud smile on his face as he congratulated her on a job well done.

As Orion was about to leave the arena, Raikou walked towards him with a fierce face. Orion was a bit afraid, not knowing what Raikou's intentions were. But to his surprise, Raikou stuck out his hand and asked for a handshake from Orion.

"I must congratulate you, Orion," Raikou said with a smile on his face. "Your Blaze Wing is truly a formidable beast, and you are an exceptional tamer."

Orion shook Raikou's hand, feeling a sense of relief and gratitude. He had been worried that Raikou was going to be upset with him for defeating his beasts, but instead, Raikou was gracious in defeat.

"Thank you, Raikou," Orion replied. "You are also a skilled tamer, and your Thunder Hawk and Thunder Wolf are impressive beasts."

Raikou nodded, a look of respect on his face. "It was an honor to battle against you, Orion. I hope we can face each other again someday."

Orion smiled, feeling a sense of camaraderie with Raikou. "I would like that very much. It's always great to battle against worthy opponents."

Raikou chuckled, "Indeed, the thrill of the battle is in facing a worthy opponent. It helps us hone our skills and push our limits."

Orion nodded in agreement, "Absolutely. And I must say, your enchantment talent is remarkable. I have never seen anyone command their beasts with such finesse."

Raikou's expression turned a bit somber, "Unfortunately, it failed me today. But that's the beauty of the battle, one can never predict the outcome."

Orion smiled sympathetically, "That's true. But don't worry, you'll have your time to shine again soon."

Raikou nodded, "I hope so. And when that time comes, I'll be ready."

The two tamers continued to chat for a while longer, discussing their favorite beasts and battle strategies. Raikou even shared a few tips with Orion on how to better train his Blaze Wing. Raikou soon parted from Orion.

As the representatives from the Skywing Academy watched Orion's battle from the stands, they were impressed by the way he tamed his Blaze Wing. They knew that Orion had a natural talent for taming birds of prey and wanted to recruit him to their academy.

"Look at how he handles that Blaze Wing," one of the representatives said to the others. "He's a natural. We have to get him to join us."

"I agree," another representative said. "We need to show him that the sky is the limit, and there's no better place to do that than at the Skywing Academy."

The representatives from the Skywing Academy began to brainstorm ideas for how to approach Orion and convince him to join their academy. They knew they had to make a compelling offer that would entice him away from any other potential schools.

However, other representatives from other academies were surprised to see that Orion also tamed a flying beast. The representatives realized that Orion was not only skilled in taming birds of prey but was also well-rounded and versatile in his skills.

"We have to up our game," the first representative said. "He's already showing that he can tame a variety of beasts, including those that can fly. We need to make sure our offer is better than anything else out there."

The representatives didn't directly meet Orion during the tournament, but they made sure to gather as much information about him as possible. They studied his battles and his taming techniques, trying to find any weaknesses they could exploit to convince him to join their academy.