Chapter 29: Chapter 29 Mutes
We were led to the hangar, there were already several horse-drawn carriages that would take the participants to the parade in Calista Square and end up in the main courtyard of the Andalus Palace. There were thirteen teams with one hundred and four participants. There were so many participants representing every district in the two kingdoms.
'The Magus Games' are back, after being canceled a year ago. Now it's back with the most spectacular and festive atmosphere. In the hangar, could hear the screams of the audience outside, impatient to see the participants who would appear in 'The Magus Games'.
All of them were foreigners I didn't know, Some were from districts in the Kingdom of Andalus, but I didn't recognize them at all, apart from the pale-faced young man I met the other day. He was with seven of his friends. They are Team Calista. The theme of their clothing and vehicles is sparkling gold.
Why is Sheilla carrying a torch?
"Adds a fiery impression to your appearance."
What I think is, that woman is very crazy with her strange plans. Surrounding our open horse carriage with burning flames. I and the others weren't sure we could just get into the blazing train. However, Sheilla assured me that this fire was not that dangerous and not hot.
I was the first leader to board the horse-drawn carriage. There was no feeling of heat and burning when I passed through the burning embers, instead, I felt warm and comfortable. Lyra and the others followed me into the horse-drawn carriage, without any doubt, and were sure that this fire was not dangerous.
The Calista team was the first to come out of the hangar, welcoming thousands of Calista residents, followed by teams from other districts following behind. It was Team Valley Hill's turn. The horse-drawn carriage we were riding in started to move, aligning with other horse-drawn carriages, walking along the streets of the capital Calista.
Thunderous voices echoed, and dozens of giant screens were installed along the road, showing the participants of 'The Magus Games', spectators lined the side of the road. Screams and applause. This time the loudest applause went to the three most prominent teams. Calista's Team, Horaces' Wolf Feather Team, and Hill Valley's Team.
Of the thirteen teams, three teams stand out the most and get the most attention from the audience.
Didn't expect that we would become the center of attention of the crowd along the way, side by side with the Calista Team which was the pride of Andalus, and the Wolf Feather Team from Horaces. Throughout the journey, the guys chanted our team's name, roses showered us. Finral doesn't let go of that opportunity by flirting with girls, seeking the girls' attention. Wendy didn't look very happy. I know she's feeling uncertain right now. Crescent Moon Team, participants from their hometowns participated. The girl's face was bent downwards.
This is not profitable at all. They cheered us on, but our team didn't seem to like being at this ceremony, which made it seem like we were against 'The Magus Games'. Me, Helen, Lyra, Gray, and Wendy, the five of us didn't look happy at all. Only Finral and David, waved their hands, greeting the audience. Minerva seemed more unconcerned.
Professor Lupine always emphasized us, plus support from Sheilla. We have to make the audience fall in love with our team and get fans and support. I don't know what they mean, I don't understand at all. But, Professor Lupine always has his reasons and I trust my teacher.
"We should look happy. Wave to them." I am the leader of the Hill Valley Team and the seven of them follow my advice in unison.
Smiles were etched on our faces, and we waved at them and followed by the others. The cheers of the audience became crazier along the way, the Hill Valley Team became the center of attention, and the giant screens along the road displayed our faces, the faces of the members of the Hill Valley Team in turn.
A pretty good play, it caught the attention of the residents Calista and Horaces. A welcoming ceremony for participants was held in Calista, but it was not just Calista residents who watched this game, residents from Horaces as guests, watched the most prestigious game.
The journey from the hangar of the Training Center building, through the square, to the final parade journey, the Andalus Palace. Above the palace balcony, two people sat on thrones. The flags of Andalus and Horaces, gold and blue, never get along and are hostile to each other. Queen Catherine and King Valadias sat on their thrones, the flags of the two kingdoms being the backdrop for the two most influential kingdom rulers on the Gropus Continent.
The Gropus Continent is currently inhabited by two large, very influential kingdoms, the small kingdoms and small countries that inhabit this continent have no meaning at all. Since the war thousands of years ago and the terrible disaster that brought the war to an end. The Kingdom of Andalus and the Kingdom of Horaces were still standing strong, the remains of other great kingdoms disappeared suddenly swallowed by a great disaster.
I had to stop waving to the spectators, the horse-drawn carriage stopped in the main courtyard of the Andalus Palace. Queen Catherine as the host holding 'The Magus Games' will give a speech. You could see that her facial expression was forced, that fake smile wouldn't be able to deceive me after that woman threatened me.
Queen Catherine did not let go of her heirloom staff, always carrying the long staff wherever she went, even during welcoming ceremonies. The woman looked elegant and beautiful. The people of Calista love and cherish their queen.
"Welcome. I welcome the participants to our palace with joy, witnessing the return of something that existed thousands of years ago. After a year of not being held, The Magus Games are being held again with the latest changes. As the host, I am very honored to be able to welcome back 'The Magus Games' and welcome the young Magus here."
The gemstone at the tip of the wand glowed brightly, giving rise to luminous orbs that flew low above it.
"Luxurious prizes will be given to the winner. Luxury, wealth, and the power of Magic Spirits that will increase your level many times over."
The prizes are very attractive, but they are not worth the lives that must be sacrificed in this stupid game.
I thought back to the prizes I would get, of course, they would be very tempting. My family no longer needs to work hard to survive, if I win this game, endless treasures will flow and I will officially become a Magus. My family won't have any more trouble, and neither will Lyra.
We return to the hangar, to the Training Center Building. I don't know the other team participants who will compete later.
Professor Lupine, Klaus and Sheilla took us to Team Valley Hill's private unit. The Hill Valley team got a private unit which was on the top floor, the thirteenth floor.
The private unit we had was very spacious, consisting of two floors, the ground floor and stairs connected to the top floor. Although the Training Center Building is not as big as the Andalus Palace, it is quite large, it even looks like Penthouse. There are ten rooms for us, Klaus, Professor Lupine and Sheilla.
David, Wendy and Finral, the three of them enthusiastically went around the room. I'm actually lazy and want to rest in my room. Lyra and Helen pulled me around the room. Entering the unit, through the hallway, you are greeted by a very spacious living room. Long sofas and large television screens are embedded in the walls, accompanied by beautiful views of Calista from the large glass windows.
Lyra pulled me into the library room. A priceless treasure, I really like books, I would like to linger in a private library. The dining room looked luxurious, with a long table that could accommodate all of us.
Our room was on the top floor, while the rooms for Professor Lupine, Klaus and Sheilla were on the bottom floor. From the top floor I can see the bottom floor. I couldn't explore our very spacious unit.
My whole body was very sore and a little sticky from the oil, I was still wearing my robe. Immediately I soaked my body in a tub filled with warm water. Comfortable and quiet. Don't want to stay in hot water for a long time. There was nothing I wanted to do anymore, other than lay my tired body down on a soft and warm mattress. Curled up in the cradle of sweet dreams, waiting for tomorrow to come.
***
"Good morning."
"Morning."
The two girls were already at the dining table, I sat between Lyra and Helen. David, Minerva, Gray, Finral, and Wendy sat with us at the dining table. Before we went to the training room, we met other participants. Professor Lupine has something to say.
Two waiters, a man, and a woman, served food on the table. Roast turkey, venison soup, peanut butter bread, chocolate drinks, and other liquor which of course I don't like liquor.
"You? Are you Riana?"
What is this? Wendy had an unusually tense expression on her girl's face, asking a female servant she didn't know, but she knew. The woman was wearing a white veil that covered half her face, and she didn't even answer Wendy's question. The female servant didn't seem to care about Wendy and continued carrying out her duties, even several times the male servant beside he shook his head and gave him sharp eyes.
Feeling ignored, Wendy got up from the chair and approached the female waiter who was still busy arranging the dishes, ignoring our astonished eyes. Wendy forced the veil covering the maid's face. Of course, the maidservant was surprised by Wendy's slightly rude actions.
"Riana, what are you doing here, and why are you a waiter?" The girl asked various questions to the female servant.
Not getting an answer made the girl even more annoyed. Her two slender hands shook the maid's shoulders, forcing her to ask for an answer. The look on Wendy's face was angry. The male servant approached the female servant who was cornered, forcibly releasing Wendy's hand which was gripping the female servant's shoulder.
"You dare me?" She shouted in front of the male servant. The male servant was the same as the female servant, covering his face with a veil.
The male servant remained silent, bowed as a sign of apology, and took the female servant's hand, leaving the dining room. The spoiled girl's face became even redder, she held back her anger, stomped her feet and left the dining table, ran upstairs.
"They are Mutes, the name for the rebels. A cruel punishment for the rebels, by cutting off their tongues and making them servants."
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