Chapter 20: Contest Showdown
"We need the best hunters we have! The 5 Nations agreed to the terms, the fractures are only getting worse!" Shouted a First Nations officer, his tail flicked in irritation and challenge to have someone tell him that the plan would not go forward.
A woman sighed at his behaviour as she stood up and pushed her glasses up to position them better. Her hair was a slight curled mess and reached her back as her fitted uniform ended with a sleek black skirt and heels. "Stand down officer Shaun, we are well aware of the situation. However I don't think this should interfere with the Contest Showdown that's held nationally. It's a very big thing when all the nation's come together- I hope you're not somewhat telling these officials you believe it would be better to cancel something so cultured and honoured?"
Contest Showdown was a tournament that brought all 5 nations together. All walks and ages from 12+ could participate if they had what it takes. High standing officials would watch the tournaments in rounds and those that caught their attention would have the chance to become hunters. The 6 guild leaders would also attend and they would pick a single individual into their ranks based on their position and performance.
Officer Shaun clearly annoyed with this woman growled a low tone in the back of his throat as she simply rolled her eyes and scoffed. "Oh please, I don't care if you're an officer, you bare your teeth at me I'll rip your throat out. Consider my words as your lifeline, cause everyone here will know who signed their death warrant within this offical meeting. We may have animal counterparts officer Shaun but using them without a proper need too is a disgusting mannerism, especially considering you're representing your Nation." With that she turned he head in disgust as officer Shaun shook with rage.
"That's enough, Officer Shaun, Officer Teal, I will not tolerate such behaviour in an important meeting. However Officer Shaun you should remember our main 3 rules and tuck in your unsightly appearance. As Officer Teal said, 'you're representing your Nation', not a zoo." Spoke Nation 5's Officer. His big brood shoulders and gruff appearance made Officer Shaun feel as though he was a spec, Shaun feeling outmatched made his lion ears and tail recede back. Humiliated he sat back down on his end of the large table that hovered just above the magnetic mark in the middle. "Thank you Officer, remember we are all friends here" as if to make a point the brood man waved his hand and a robot holding a drink served Officer Shaun. Gritting his teeth Officer Shaun nodded as he grabbed the drink while the robot assumed it position once more by the drink dispenser.
"Now that that is over, may I continue?" Spoke a soft yet firm lady that sat beside Officer Teal. Her orange hair and brown eyes complimented the black and blue uniform they all wore. Everyone remained silent as she nodded over at Nation 5's Officer "thank you Officer Rion for helping with that" he nodded in return as the Woman began to talk again.
"As you know the fractures are getting worse but public safety and reassurance is something we must maintain. Even though we have agreed on the contract to make a special task force of hunters, the nation's community would wonder why the Contest Showdown didn't happen. It would cause too much of an uproar-" throwing a new file in the middle of the table a small desk robot proceeded to give out the contents of the file to everyone.
"I say to let the Contest Showdown go through but have more security and measures in place. These are the plan layouts for the stadium and the boarder, all of us should be present. This plan has been approved and will serve to find potential candidates for the special task force."
Everyone silently read the plan as the orange head officer from Nation 3 sat down.
"This plan was accepted by all Nation high ups, it is our duty to up hold it as well as find suitable candidates for the special task force during the upcoming Contest Showdown. With this, the official 5 Nation's officer meeting is adjured." With that everyone stood up and left one by one as the rooms lights automatically turned off.
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"Sion, you need to actually turned your body towards the camera-" Franes getting irritated walked towards Sion and grabbed his tight shoulders and tried to force his top half to turn towards the camera.
'This is going to be more difficult if he doesn't relax'
"Sion you need to relax and turn you shoulders towards the camera but keep your pose and your lower body to the front." Her instructions were simple but Sion wasn't sure at all, the voice in his head had been slinging sarcasm at him for the past hour.
>> Host you need to be an idiot to achieve maximum output <<
>> Host what happened to 'I may be insane but have my A game?' <<
>> Host you have the capacity to move as directed <<
'Can you shut up?' Sion irritatedly thought as Franes finally got him in a position to her liking.
"Take the picture before he moves for heaven sake-" she said to the camera crew as the snaps and flashes seemly blinded Sion. "Sion, turn your head to the camera!" Franes shouted as Sion turned to the camera lenses. 'Think about the money' Sion thought as his sight kept being blinded by light.
>> Host please finish daily tasks, otherwise a penalty will be reinstated <<
> Daily tasks
- Run (5km/5km) ☑️
- Eat (10.770kj/10.780kj)
- Sleep (7hrs / 8hrs)
> estimated time to finish, 00 days, 02hours, 30mins <<
Did he even get payed today!?
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