Talon groaned, his head throbbing from the aftermath of the previous fight. "What happened?" he muttered, pushing himself up and following the sound of voices.As he approached, Talon finally caught sight of the masked figure, and to his surprise, there was a striking resemblance between the figure and Gwen. They shared the same fiery red hair and facial structure, although the figure stood slightly taller than Gwen."You're her brother?" Talon exclaimed, pointing a finger at the figure, his shock evident."Hi! Nice to meet you?" the brother greeted, waving and smiling at Talon. But Talon was too angry and frustrated to reciprocate the gesture."This isn't the first time your family has tried to kill me. Why does your family want me dead so badly?" Talon demanded, his gaze fixed on Gwen, who maintained a somber expression."It wasn't my intention to actually do that. I was testing if you're worthy of my sister," Nate, Gwen's brother, explained, extending his hand for a shake. However,
Talon jolted awake, realizing he had overslept. The sun was already high in the sky, and he panicked. "Oh crap! I'm so late. Gwen is going to kill me," he muttered, scrambling out of bed."I gotta hurry and freshen up," Talon said, hastily throwing on his clothes, still in his underwear."First things, where the heck is the venue?" Talon racked his brain, trying to remember if Gwen had mentioned it, but his memory failed him. "I'll just check out the suits she got me," he decided, plopping down and accessing his virtual closet, a place where no one had ever bothered to get him anything before.As he examined the clothes, he couldn't believe his eyes. "50,000 Star Credits... Seriously!" Talon exclaimed, counting the price tags. "1... 2... 5," he counted, shocked by the extravagant expense. "She really went all out for me. She actually cares," Talon realized, feeling a wave of guilt for even considering breaking his promise."What was I thinking?" Talon smacked his forehead, seething w
Finally, Talon arrived at the entrance of the magnificent floating mansion. Other cars followed closely behind him, creating a procession of luxury. Talon's strikingly handsome looks captivated those around him. His hair was styled in a, sophisticated manner, adding to his charm. Although his suit felt slightly itchy, he maintained his composure, determined not to embarrass himself.Stepping out of his car, Talon commanded attention with his dark-red suit, which hugged his well-built physique. All eyes were drawn to his black shiny shoes as he gracefully emerged from the vehicle. The car itself stood at approximately 3.83 feet, making Talon appear even taller in comparison.As Talon stood tall, all eyes remained fixed on him, captivated by his presence. "Wow! I never expected such a youngster to be this so rich," murmured a girl as she approached him. She wore a white, form-fitting gown that accentuated her curves, exuding elegance.Talon, having closed his car door, continued his jou
The crowd fell silent in surprise that Talon could speak with such pride without wavering. "Impossible," whispered voices in the crowd, unwilling to believe what they had heard.Gwen's father stood shocked, though Talon had hinted at this before, he had not taken it seriously. But now it seemed the unbelievable may be true.From the podium, Gwen's father demanded angrily, "Who are you to say such a thing about my daughter, young man?" In a provocative manner, he stepped down from the stage, his aura filling the room as Talon felt intense pressure pressing down on him. In a flash, Gwen's father appeared before Talon on the ground below, his voice a deep rumble as he warned, "Speak that word again and see what becomes of you."Gwen rushed forward to stand before Talon, hoping to protect him. "Dad..." she started to say.But Talon gently held her back, stepping in front of her to face Gwen's father directly. Not looking at those present, he declared, "I will say it again and again -
Throughout the entire journey, Gwen couldn't take her eyes off Talon, her smile never fading. Talon, caught off guard by her gaze, couldn't help but wonder what had captivated her so deeply.As Talon gently landed, setting Gwen down on the ground, his eyes returned to their normal color, and the radiant glow around his body dissipated. It was a hidden ability he had never known existed within him.Tapping his Trade Watch, Talon summoned his Thunderstrike, the vehicle swiftly arriving at their location. Talon turned to Gwen and said, "Let's leave quickly. I'm not sure your dad will be too pleased with you after everything that just happened." Opening the car door, he guided Gwen towards the passenger side.Gwen, taken aback by Talon's romantic gesture, felt her heart flutter. She knew Talon could set aside his pride for her sake."Why are you staring at me? We're short on time. Your dad could arrive any moment," Talon said to Gwen, urging her to get in the car.Realizing the urgency,
"Ahhhhhh!" they both exclaimed in unison as they found themselves suspended in midair."Gwen, create an ice bridge!" Talon urgently shouted, reminding Gwen of her powers."Oh no! I completely forgot," Gwen exclaimed, surprised by the realization that she had the ability to save them. Determined, she extended her hands towards the window."Holy Druid Switch!" Gwen declared, her voice filled with determination. Her eyes glowed a brilliant shade of blue, and a frosty aura enveloped her hands.In a split second, ice began to form, extending to fill the gap between the cliffs. The car, still floating in midair, gently landed on the newly created ice bridge. They tilted backward, finding stability on the shimmering ice particles.Gwen couldn't believe her eyes as she witnessed the solidity of the ice bridge. "I thought we would fall. My powers have never been this strong before," Gwen questioned herself, awestruck. The car continued to drive smoothly across the frozen bridge.Meanwhile, at t
All the students had gathered in the Arena, dressed in their vibrant yellow outfits, eagerly awaiting the next set of instructions from the instructor. Talon and Gwen stood apart from each other, stealing glances as they tried to conceal their growing feelings.Suddenly, Salvador tapped Talon on the shoulder, a mischievous grin on his face. "I heard what happened, Haha! I thought you said you were going to marry her, but now there's news spreading that you two are betrothed," Salvador chuckled, teasing Talon.Talon was taken aback. "Where did you hear that from?" he asked, genuinely surprised."Seriously! This is the Sacred Maiden we're talking about. News is bound to spread. I never knew you had the strength to challenge an S-Class Ranker," Salvador replied, his smile fading slightly."S-Class Ranker?" Talon questioned, his curiosity piqued."Yeah! Gwen's father is an S-Class Ranker. It's a shame you've made an enemy out of him," Salvador sighed, shaking his head in disappointment. "I
Gwen immediately began directing her team, issuing orders to each member. Across the room, Paxton was also rallying his squad, outlining his proposed strategy. Though uncertain of Gwen's abilities, Talon realized he had little choice but to follow her lead if he wanted to succeed in the game. "Alright everyone, time's up for planning. In a moment, you'll each be teleported randomly onto the battlefield," announced the instructor. "Your goal is to capture as many flags as possible from the opposing team. Players who helped defend captured flags will earn individual points even if their team ultimately loses the round. Anyone still standing at the end can then participate in the next round."Immediately he said that he snapped his hands from the podium and they all became like holograms as they disappeared from the Arena.A few moments later, Talon found himself deep in the forest surroundings. Massive trees towered all around, their branches forming a dense canopy overhead. It was un