Chapter 8
Haise Pov
The sounds of cheering and howling echoes throughout the stadium as Deonora started the Tournament. Only then, the stadium slowly died down as Deonora herself said something special.
"The excitement in the air truly is such a rush! But! I have a special guest for today that happily volunteered to further invigorate the atmosphere!" Deonora yelled as she announced my little intermission.
"I present to you our special guest, Haise!" I sighed. Oh well, I dug this grave. Might as well bury myself in it.
I walked on the pedestal, and many eyes landed on my being. Of course, I couldn't help but notice the uncertain stares from many, but the thing that unnerved me is the wave of lips being licked. Ugh... Me and my bug mouth.
I then placed a microphone from another mod and a stand in front of me, tapped the microphone twice to make sure it's on because I'm not a Dragon who's voice is powerful enough to echo without much help.
"Before I start this intermission of mine, I have a message to the participants of this Tournament." That certainly grabbed their attention.
"I'm sure that one of your reason why you joined is to prove yourselves right? Well, that and another reason. To maybe grab the attention of a man, or Mamono to those human participants." The crowd started murmuring in agreement while many of the participants nodded their heads... Well, they certainly are honest.
"This very moment, will be the moment where you will turn heads, the day where when you step outside. You can hear those around speaking of you in high regard, after all. No matter if you win or lose, people will remember the fire in your eyes as you fight to not just show your strength, but to also scream out to the world 'I am strong! I can be depended on by my loved ones! No matter what happens, I will go on!'. People will speak of your name for generations to come as this day! Will be the greatest Grand Tournament yet." I paused as I let them take in my words.
"And for those who have partners of their own already, this is a great opportunity to reinvigorate the passion, to stoke the small flame and make it a blaze! This is your moment to say 'No sword nor spear shall cut our bond, for it is the strongest!'. After all, it is about drive that keeps us going, and it is about power we can go through obstacles! Let them hear your heart!" Many yelled in agreement as they all cheered. The participants are already getting their dose of adrenaline, and the Human Participants steeling themselves to prove that they're not to be seen as lesser beings.
I then flipped a Lever and from the sides of the wooden stage. Multiple Jukeboxes came out.
"Now then, let this song be inspiring." I softly spoke to myself and prepared an electric guitar in my inventory. I then took out multiple copies of the 'Warriors' disc and threw them all perfectly and in sync to each individual Jukebox.
Of course, I have to do the Guitar Solo myself. At the end of the song, I can tell they're all ready to give their all in this tournament. And I even found some of the Lizardmen in the participants looking at me. Oh boy, well. At least I did my job.
As I left the stage, Deonora happily announced the start of the Grand Tournament.
The stage was quickly dismantled by me, of course. I was the one who made it anyway. I smiled as the first fight was not lackluster at all, in fact. The first fight was a Lizardman against a Salamander, and to be fair. The Salamander has the advantage of fire. But the Lizardman, or woman in this case. Fought with such fierce precision that each hit counted.
"Well, that was something." I found myself chuckling at Liliana, who definitely got affected by my speech.
"Well, I do like to surprise people." I replied as I watched the two fighters fight till their last legs. The Salamander tried to blind the Lizardman with her fire, only to be on the receiving end of an uppercut.
"You're really making this difficult you know that?". I rolled my eyes playfully.
"Hey, even if I try to run away. You will find me, as you've demonstrated before when we played Hide and Seek with those children.
She giggled at remembering the memory.
"Well, I found someone more valuable than gold. So I'm not easily letting you go. And you still owe me an Uno rematch." She pouted. Ah Liliana, like you could ever beat me in that torturous game.
The first round of the singles match ended with the Lizardman delivering a final hit on the Salamander's back with a nasty slash from her Demonic Steel blade. I must admit, those weapons are truly a Mamono's best material for weapons.
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3rd Pov
The tournament went on for hours. Participants won and lost, and the victor finding themselves being pitted against each other after a healthy dose of resting.
However, one onlooker wishes to be back home, as she clearly look like she doesn't want to be here.
"Why did I even agree to this." She groaned as she leaves her seat, much to her friend's dismay.
"The man certainly has promise but I'm not sure if he's even willing to be shared between my elementals and I." She thought sadly as she found her way to the left side of the colosseum. Where with a bit of luck, she found the man responsible for exciting the crowd too much in her opinion.
"Well, if it isn't the man who technically caused this uproar... And is that, Liliana?" Her eyes widened as she spots the sister of Druella. A smile formed on her lips as she made her way towards them.
A few moments later, she finally got to the VIP room where she found Liliana and the man. She was quickly allowed in as one of the Dragon Guards recognized her and gave her entrance.
She quickly moved behind Liliana, who is busy teasing the man.
"Well, looks like I lost our bet." She thought sadly. "Which I technically expected but still, it kind of leaves a bitter taste in my mouth." She pouted, but ultimately regained her composure before calmly walking behind Liliana.
"Well, I guess I owe you something for winning our bet, Liliana." The Fifth-born daughter of the Demon Lord flinched. Surprised at the sudden voice that interrupted her and Haise's conversation.
Liliana turned around, and with wide eyes. Launched herself at the woman.
"Saphee! What are yoh doing here! Shouldn't you be cooped up in your room fantasizing again?" She pinched Liliana's ear in annoyance. But smiled and returned the hug.
"And shouldn't you also be brooding? Like how you always did when you spot a couple on the streets?" She fired back as Liliana pouted.
"Hey, at least I tried. Not like you, who decided it's better for a man to come for you... And to be honest, you're only doing the opposite with those offhanded comments on the books you write." She teased.
"But in any case, it's good to see you again." That brought a smile to Sapphirette. However, she noticed the man respectfully observed their interaction.
"Anyway, mind introducing me to your husband?" That made Liliana let go.
"Ah right, though technically he isn't." That made her raise her brow.
"Fiancé actually. Well, I think I consider myself as one, considering we promised each other. But I'm Haise, and I apologize for the ruckus I made after the song and speech, might've overdone that." He chuckled awkwardly.
"Well, to be bluntly honest. I'm not supposed to be here in the first place. Sapphirette Spherica, a technical mentor of Liliana." She introduced herself.
"Hm, I thought you said you didn't need anyone to teach you?" He jabbed at Liliana, who in turn. Poked his side.
"Shut up, you still owe me a rematch and sweets!" She huffed and continued to assault Haise. It would be successful if Haise isn't a head and a half taller than her. Which means, he can hold her in bay by holding her by the head.
"Like you could beat me, no offense but. You should really practice having a pokerface, or better yet. A way to not reveal your intention with your expressions." He told her, all the while making sure she couldn't reach him.
"Oh? What exactly did she lose on?" Sapphirette asked, curious as to why Liliana wants to have a rematch.
"A card game I made." That intrigued Sapphirette.
"It's a simple game really, and can you please stop trying to poke my sides, it is extremely difficult to maintain a conversation when you're on the assault Liliana." Haise said, but his speech has somehow took a turn from casual, to somewhat professional.
"And you're doing that weird thing with your speech." Liliana still continued her onslaught. Which is fruitless considering she couldn't reach Haise.
"Well, it's more of an instinctual reaction when talking to someone with a scholar background. Which is noticeable with how you walk, speak and act from what I've observed. So pardon my eccentricity, for it is difficult to keep in check." That brought a smile to Sapphirette's face.
"Why I'm definitely flattered Haise, though is there any reason as to why you have such instinct?" She continued to press on.
"Well, other than he fact that I haven't talked to someone in a finite amount of time. That and my inner monologues likes to bleed out to my way of speaking. Which I honestly quite enjoy, considering it definitely is easier to find those with education when I speak to a group. I may sound arrogant, but believe me when I say. I couldn't help it." He explained.
"So you're basically trying to sound smart just to blend in?" She incredulously asked.
"Well, I guess you could say that. But I didn't say that I'm not educated." Haise spoke.
"It's true, he may sound like he's trying to pretend to be smart, but he made something that is definitely on the intelligence level of that of a Gremlin, and the technological level of an Automaton." That surprised Sapphirette. She seem to realized that this man is something more than what he let people see.
"Intriguing. Tell me, is it possible for me to see such a machine?" She asked, curiosity oozing from her in waves.
"She's exaggerating, but that is a definite yes. Though it'll have to wait after the Tournament, I did come here to enjoy after all." Haise said, finally letting go of Liliana but dodged her final attempt at tackling him.
The three then returned to watching the Tournament, all the while Sapphirette is having a discussion within her head with the Elementals she is contracted with.
"He definitely is hiding something, doesn't that make you curious as well, Sapphirette?" A feminine voice spoke inside her head that is reminiscent to that of a female secretary that does her job too well.
"Indeed Gnome, it certainly peaked my curiosity. What could such creation be?" She replied.
"Maybe it could be beneficial to us too? I don't know about you girls, but he's handsome" Another voice joined, only this time. It sounded more nonchalant and more carefree.
"Sylph, get a hold of yourself. He technically already belongs to Liliana." Sapphirette chided the wind elemental.
"Oh please, it's not like Liliana will hog him to herself. She's too much of a good girl to keep him all for herself." Another one joined, only she sounds more aggressive and feisty.
"Now now, we aren't going to steal Lili's man. If she wants to share him with us, I can get behind that. But if she doesn't, we need to respect her decision" a motherly tone scolded Ignis.
"Now's not the time to be arguing whether or not she's willing to share him. I don't know if you noticed but, he definitely has some deep hidden desires. The way he looked at Sapphirette definitely have it away." Gnome said as the rest of the Elementals let out sounds of agreement.
"Wait, what?" Sapphirette is confused about the little tidbit Gnome spoke out.
"Woman, I definitely thought you noticed the way he looked at you. Well, specifically how you hold yourself. Maybe he has some sort of fetish that he found on you?" Ignis spoke without any sense of tack at all.
"Hehe~ I wonder what would he do if he finds us alone? Maybe your rape fetish might just happen Sapphee~ Oh think of the ways he could pin us down. Using his sharp, handsome features to paralyze us~" Sylph commented. Making Sapphirette unconsciously rub her legs together.
But when Sapphirette was about to scold Sylph for the comment, the whole colosseum shook. Causing panic among the citizens and participants.
But it was Haise who gave the most negative reaction of all. As the ground cracked and a massive rectangular structure seem to grow from said fissures. From what Sapphirette could get from Gnome, the structure is made out of obsidian.
"What the hell?!" Haise cursed. To which everyone stopped and stared at the massive structure. A sound similar to a drum filled with water getting hit on the side reverberated throughout the colosseum as purple energy formed within the structure.
"Shit, you there! Tell Lady Deonora to order a Kingdom wide evacuation!" Haise yelled at the Dragon Guard that was with them inside the VIP room. The Guard hesitated, but another yell from Haise made her move.
"Haise! What is that thing!" Liliana yelled as a rotting pink hand emerged at the bottom of the Portal.
"Something that should not be possible!" Haise pulled out a Shulker Box, confusing Sapphirette and Liliana. He then placed it down and pulled weirdly colored shapes that oddly resembles armor pieces.
He then broke the Shulker Box and without warning. Jumped from the viewing platform, surprising his companions. But what surprised Sapphirette is the fact that a burst of wind helped Haise jump high and far enough, while also landing softly thanks to another burst of wind.
"Sylph... Did... Did you feel that?" Sapphirette asked the Wind elemental in her head.
"I did. In fact, we all did... While it isn't uncommon for male mages to use elemental attacks, the way the wind just... Responded so naturally towards him, is something that we should investigate as soon as possible" The normally carefree Elemental suddenly became serious as to why the wind immediately assisted Haise without chanting or any sort of prayer to her.
The hand that held the side of the portal moved, which in turn. Slowly revealed to whom it belongs to. What they saw next, will definitely give them nightmares for a few days.
Half decomposed creatures that resembles an upright pig with golden weaponry and armor slowly emerged from the portal. Their half rotten pink bodies shambling and the unholy sounds coming from their rotten snouts unnerved the Mamono and Humans inside the Colosseum.
The fist group stopped and eyes their surroundings. Which gave the thought to one of the Lizardmen participants to think that they are harmless. Which in turn, made her move closer to try and communicate with the rotting creature. Only when to get close enough, receive the sharpened end of the golden blade from the one she approached.
The move was too fast and sudden that she didn't dodge. Allowing the blade to pierce her abdomen and she let out a shrill shriek as the creature twisted the blade and pulled it out with a sickening squelch.
The action froze everyone in the colosseum. Each person has the similar thought of 'What just happened'. Only to be taken out from their stupor as a sudden shrill screech from the one that just killed the Lizardman. This apparently is a war cry as the rest soon went from shambling, to outright sprinting to the participants and citizens inside the Colosseum.
But before another could reach for it's victim. An earthen wall erected between them and the people. This gave the Participants time to run and regroup, while also directing the horrid creatures attention to Haise.
Without another word. Haise took a stance and stomped on the ground, which created a massive fissure under the creatures and swallowed them all. Haise then went and pretended as if to close something with both hands as the fissure closed itself as if following Haise's movement.
The rest that didn't get swallowed by the attack, immediately targeted Haise. All charging at him.
"Time to play Avatar." Haise spoke to himself as the winds picked up pace. Slowing the Piglins down and with a grunt. Haise blasted them back with a powerful blast of wind that eviscerated the ones with barely any flesh holding their joints.
Ah yes... Finally back to my groove of writing longer chapters. A pain but worth it lol. Anyway, should I make a list of what mods I have in this crossover? And if so, just a little side note. While in the game, Minecraft Version is a big deal. But since this is a crack fic. And one of the reasons that many mods are not updated. I decided to say "Fuck it" and just add my favorite mods even if it's like.... From 1.7.10 lol. Anyway, that's all and SOUL out!
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