36 Chapter 18: Opening The Gates - The Finals Begin! (2/2)
”The light gate was already opened to give that contestant a small head-start, but don't underestimate this… in five minutes all basic elemental gates will open allowing most contestants to enter. As for Michael, you drew the darkness tile so you will go in last.
There is a time limit to this event, which is why we decided to cut short the finalist rest period making it more exciting! Also, the finals will have a time limit of 5 days, either survive till then or defeat the others within that time to win!
Also, there should be no food or water shortage as this area will represent all elements and will even have their own eco-system. Meaning you'll encounter ferocious animals, plants, some poisonous some not or even traps. Which is why we strongly advice to do everything in your power to survive.
Now… if all of you will take their represented positions. We will open the gates shortly. To all of you in the finals, I wish you luck in winning this tournament and even surviving this last ordeal.”
When Herald finished his speech, his projection disappeared and a timer became visible.
counting down from 60 seconds. What was there for us ahead? What could happen during this last ordeal? One thing was for sure, no matter what I had to survive through this no matter what.
Finally, the time to open the gates had come.
”10…”
All of them took a stance to get ready.
Geo,
”09..”
Alessia,
”08…”
Leonardo
”07… 06…”
The Hidden Talent,
”05…”
Cordelia,
”04…”
Bleiz,
If I remembered correctly Gideon drew the Light tile meaning he had already entered before us, this would give him the opportunity to scout out the area and even ambush us…
We really have to team up against him if we want to have a fighting chance…
Then there is also the hidden talent who it might be? I don't know.
But the fact that he or she became one of the finalists without showing us its strengths proves that he or she would also be a worthy opponent.
”Everyone… get ready!”
”03… 02… 01…”
The gates their element lighted up opening each one in the process.
They all rushed inside, venturing into the unknown.
One of the instructors came closer to me, instructing me to wait a little while longer.
to compensate for this the one with the Darkness tile was gifted empty soul crystals to imbed elemental magic into, giving me the opportunity to utilize magic once more.
Still… as they were now empty I theorized that it should be possible to tab into the elements in this battleground, why else would they gift this to me?
As the waiting time was over, my gate finally started glowing, it was an eerie and ominous glow that seemed to swallow up all light that came close. Soon after I suddenly found myself on the battlegrounds behind the gate… the finals had finally begun!