Chapter 51: 51 : Victorious one
"T-Teruis?" Lady Isolde was dumbfounded at the outcome of the fight, and not just because of the outcome only, but the way the entire battle unfolded. Terius didn't land a single hit on Elias throughout the duration of the battle.
"Seems the battle didn't go as you expected Lady Isolde," Lord Thane said plainly, "It appears we underestimated him greatly. Three expert-level fighters in a row, and he's still standing, he doesn't even look like he's starting to get tired" He added, his tone filled with anger and frustration
Lady Isolde turned to Lady Selene, "You! You knew this was going to happen. What is it you know? Tell us!" Lady Isolde demanded
Lady Selene let out a calm breath, "Very well, if you must know, none of you will ever be able to get Elias Ashdown under your control.
No matter how you try or what you do, it will yield the same result," She explained
"Which is?" King Alaric asked, wearing an attentive expression
"Failure," Lady Selene replied
"Nonsense!" Lord Thane objected.
Lady Isolde furrowed her brows,"And why is that?" She asked
"Because…"
Elias stood triumphant over Terius Black's body, the man before him groaning and moaning in pain.
A group of soldiers walked in with a stretcher, one of the soldiers gently supported Terius's neck and shoulders, while the other carefully lifted his legs.
Terius winced as they moved him, the pain evident in his tight-lipped grimace, but he didn't resist their efforts.As they lifted him onto the stretcher, Terius let out a low groan, the discomfort and pain clear in every movement.
As the soldiers were about to depart, Elias stopped them, "Wait!" He ordered, he walked over to Terius and placed a hand over him
"Heal"
A warm sensation washed over Terius as his cuts began to close, his bruises disappeared and his broken bones popped back into place. Terius stood up from the stretcher and inspected himself in disbelief.
"I..am healed?" He muttered
"Aren't you going to thank me?" Elias raised a brow
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"Th...Thank you, Elias Ashdown," He said bowing his head slightly, "This battle is my loss," he added
"Of course it is," Elias deadpanned, "Please leave, I have two more people to fight,"
Terius Black stared at Elias, smiled lightly, and bowed before leaving.
"The winner of the third round is yet again, Elias Ashdown the chosen child of light!" Alan announced
The crowd erupted in a roar of chants and praise for Elias, his name rang loud throughout the arena.
"Chosen one!" They chanted, and their chants lasted for a while before dying down naturally
"What's taking so long, bring on the next fighter, and let us be done with this!" He roared
"What?! That's impossible," Lord Thane exclaimed
"I have told you lies, everything I have said is the truth," Lady Selene said firmly, "I understand your reactions, I too reacted that way when I found out," she added
Lady Isolde had a confused expression on her face as she tried to process the information Lady Selene had just disclosed to her, "But how is that possible? It shouldn't be possible," She queried in disbelief
King Alaric stood up from his seat and headed for the exit, "Your Highness, where are you going? It's your fighter's turn to face Elias Ashdown," Lady Selene said
The king turned to her, "If what you're saying is true, then there is no point in continuing this challenge when we already know how it will end," He said
After a while, Alan walked into the arena, "The King has declared this challenge over, and thus your champion is Elias Ashdown, the chosen child!" Alan announced, causing the whole arena to once again flare up in chants and praises.
Meanwhile, Elias had an annoyed expression, "What do you mean the challenge is over? I have fought only three of the agreed five mages, where are the rest?" He asked Alan
"The king says to let you know that he and Lady Selene choose to forfeit the challenge. He also says you will get the agreed rewards as you have won the challenge," Alan explained to Elias
"Why?" Elias asked
"I have no idea," Alan said as he began to walk off
Elias face squeezed in annoyance, "King Alaric!!" He screamed
King Alaric, the family heads, and the entire Arena froze and fell silent as they heard Elias,
"The main reason I proposed this challenge wasn't for the academy issue or the scholarship. No, it was for something far more important than that.
I needed to show you and your family heads that before I became the child of light, I was Elias Ashdown and I still am Elias Ashdown.
I am my own man, and I will not become anyone's property or tool!
I am strong, very strong and I will only become stronger. I do not intend to hide my strength!" He roared at the King and family head's canopy
"The bastard, who does he think he is? Just give me the word your majesty, and I will descend upon him in your name!" Lord Thane exclaimed, his voice filled with spite, but King Alaric simply raised his hand up to shun him
"Fuck you, King Alaric!" He said, raising his middle finger at the king
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King Alaric's brow furrowed, "I do not know what that means, but I am deeply offended by it," He said
"Elias Ashdown, he might be a bigger threat than we anticipated," The king muttered to himself
The challenge had come and it had passed, but standing inevitably victorious at the end of it all was the chosen child of light; Elias Ashdown
[ FWP: 804,050/10,000,000,000
Name: Elias Ashdown
Class: Swordsman, Farmer, Mage(Contractual, Caster)
Title: Farmer, One blessed by Fate, swordsman, Child of Light, Child of Destiny, Loved by Mana, Mage
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Health: 2520/2560
Mana: 310,000/410,000
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Strength: 26
Agility: 21
Speed: 23
Stamina: 80
Intelligence: 152
]