Power Vessel
Chapter 22: 22
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Phoenix's point of view
Griffin castle hallway
As we began making our way to center stage, I took note of the warriors and their respective teachers. The boisterous man we spoke to as we entered the room seemed to be here by himself. The large man who made the sinister comment seemed to be with his teacher, the slimmer woman to his side. The fourth competitor seemed to be a young girl, possibly the same age as Snipe. She stood at around 5'0. She was walking alongside an older man who was clad in Viking like set of armor, almost entirely leather. In contrast, she wore nothing but a red gi with a black belt rapped around her tiny waste. The fifth competitor opted to walk behind the rest of the group. He concealed his energy quite well. I couldn't even tell you his race let alone strength. He stood maybe an inch taller than me if he were to stop slouching, but he was doing his darndest to appear as small as possible.
"Whatcha think of the competition?" I whispered to Snipe, leaning down to his ear.
He turned to me with a nervous smile before letting out a week chuckle. "I think I'm going to die."
I laughed and ruffled his hair. "They're tough huh?" He nodded. "Well you have a secret weapon that puts you a step above them."
He cocked his head up towards me in confusion. "What do you mean?"
I gave a cocky grin to ease his nerves as we came close to the main stage. "They don't have me as their teacher!" I pounded my chest in confidence as I shouted. The competitors and their teachers turned to look at me after I made my claim. A few of them seemed pissed at my exclamation. On the other hand, Hyperion burst into laughter at my comment.
"Let's hope your confidence is not misplaced. Who knows, if the first phoenix wins I might just have to come begging to you to teach me too!"
"You self taught?" I asked mildly impressed. To reach the level of power he has without a teacher is quite commendable.
"Something like that.." His chipper tone lowered as he trailed off. I didn't have time to push further as we entered the main stage.
As we stepped into the colossal arena, a booming voice blasted across the bustling crowds in the stands. "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I present to you, Lord Contarmons Phoenix's!!!!"
Phoenix's point of view
Griffin castle hallway