"So, the Drag-ride went out of control? Hm." "That is correct, Nii-san. I think... 'she' is here too..." "Fair, she is part of the plan, so it's very likely that she must've reached the capital before us... It's a big day tomorrow, we should sleep early, and get prepared...."
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The following day marked the first day of the All-Dragon Battle which, simultaneously, marked the first half of the said grand tournament. The battles was divided in two days, seperated by a day for the participants to freely roam in the capital for a short break.
There are seven nations participated in the fight, meaning six battles per nations, and divided into 1v1, 2v2, and a matching point 1v1 if a draw was concluded in the first two.
"According to the schedule, our opponents today are the Ymir Theocracy, Turkhimes Confederation, and the Blackened Kingdom in that order— and as the plan goes, we will not sent out any of our Divine Drag-rides against Ymir."
'Politics...' Lux made an inner sign. As the New Kingdom "borrow" Krulucifer to represent themselves from the Theocracy, it would look bad if they choose to sent her or any other Divine Drag-ride to the field.
Tillfur was picked for the solo duel, and her friend Shalice was being curious for something: "You don't really mind if we win anyways, Captain?" Who received an affirmative nod from Celes. "Indeed. Although the participants for the first match has been decided, there are no other restrictions besides the rules— claim our first victory, Tillfur."
"... I understood!" The insecurity and uncertain looks on her face was quickly changed to a firm nod, along with Lux's encouraging nod: "I am certain that Tillfur-san will win." "Wah... if Lukkuchi say so..."
Celes gently clapped her hand twice to gain everyone's attention. "Without further ado, I believe everyone can either take some rests, or to watch the battles if you wish, under the circumstances that all must regroup here when the time is up, alright?"
As all the students show their determinations to win the fights, Relie approach them with a soft smile. "Everyone, thank you all for the hard work prepared for this. Fight— for the sake of the New Kingdom, and for none other than yourselves, shall we?" "Hah!"
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"And now, the first match of Group A is— New Astimata Kingdom versus Ymir Theocracy!" Lux has a small vision of him equipped with Wyvern on the Tournaments ground as cheers filled the battleground. He slightly shake his head to get the thoughts out of his head
Every participating nations has their own section on the seats, and Lux quietly took one of them, and watch the first match— Tillfur against a EX-Wyvern.
"The fight... so it has begun." A calm voice spoke out beside Lux, Lux slightly shifted his to see Krulucifer sitting behide him, then give a slight nod. "Against Ymir Theocracy... do you have any weird feeling when it's your turn?"
"Fufu, I am alright here, as you can see." replied Krulucifer, whose will be sent out for a possible third match. "I have already made my decisions, after all." "Ehh—"
"However," her expression now has a hint of seriousness, "it seems that Ymir has also sent out their Paladin candidate... or that is what was written in Alterize's letter.. Her skills was praised a little in the letter, saying that she might be the best Drag-knight in all generations... If Alterize said so in her letter, then this girl is truly a opponent to be reckon with."
Their eye caught a glimpse of Ymir's participant currently on the field: A young girl with plantium-colored hair and her child-like figure. "...Mel Gizalut, the Subjugator. Top student of the Faith Military Academy... You have a very keen eye, Lux-kun."
Indeed, the girl, Mel, was pulling astoushing maneuvers to evade each strikes and return the favor with powerful strikes and bursts of gunshots.
"...It appears to be conflicts between her family and mine, the Einfolks, on issues related to the Ruins... Hm, At first glance, it does seems that I have nothing to do with such, as one that was being looked down upon by my own family..."
Lux's hand waver in the air, as he try to muster something to encourage her. "..." "—However, should the time comes, I have confident of my victory against her." However, she seems to be unaware of Lux's hand, as she continuted on her own. "Becoming a top-class Drag-knight, and to train myself to such, even with the cost of being alone... Such is the goal I asked for myself."
Lux really hope to show his support, but knowing her, Lux is doing his dest to show it in a indirect method.
"You have been catching people attention, you know? I am jealous with that, Lux-kun." "Eh?" They turned their head to each other, and Lux's heart jumped when he small a tint of her perfume.
"...Alterize is here at the festival too." "Huh?"
The bluenette let go of him and give him side glances with a tint of embarassment in her voice: "Well, since the founding festival is near, Alterize also arrived once again, report our progress to the household."
"A, ah," Lux avert her gaze to the ground "Th, that explain the d-date..."
Before the akward atmosphere between the two went on—
""YEAHHHHHHHH"" "Ladies and gentlemen, it seems that the Ymir Theocracy has won the last round, which bring her to a victory of two to one in the first match of Group A!" The commentator is flying a Drake equipped with a loudspeaker module.
The embarassing aymosphere were wiped out by the cheers and the announcement, as the two have their mind cleared.
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Despite the lost in the first match, the New Kingdom handle the remain matches of the day pretty well: Thanks to Philuffy and Celes, the match against the Turkhimes Confederation is a easy win.
However, for the second round against the Blackened Kingdom, one of Tiamat's Legions flew towards the spectators. The projectiles was blocked by the guarding Drag-ride with their barrier extended, Lisha received a warning nevertheless.
As the matches in Group A for the day has come to an end, New Kingdom have two victories, only losing the match in the hands of the Ymir Theocracy.
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"You have worked hard, Lisha-sama" "Ah, hm, yeah..." Lux hurred to the passage towards their waiting room to greet the Lisha and Noct, but Lisha responded absentmindly.
"Ah, the second round against the Blackened Kingdom?" "Yeah... my Drag-ride went out of controlled a little..." "Yes. My original conclusion is that Lisha-sama was doing it purposely"
"Huh?! Even if I were to deceive the enemy's action, I sure wouldn't have Legion dart towards the spectators, do I? After all, I am still the princess of this country."
"Ha..." 'So she couldn't get rid of it afterwards...' Tiamat made contact with the Drag-ride of Yoruka, the infamous "Empire's Assassin Blade". It's ability to control any Drag-ride it made contact with amazed Lux.
With such, the first day of the All-Dragon Battle went smoothly.
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