Chapter 81: The Opening Match!

(As fighters was signed up for the tournament, the seats was filled from left to right with spectators from Grayfall and other cities in the Void Realm. Onara was getting combat practice with both her katana and polearm before the fights as Shibuto was assisting her with several combinations of space orbs and illusion meteorites. Onara's speed began increasing with every single incoming object she continued to slash. She then paused and wiped the sweat off of her.)
"Onara: Illusion meteorites? Not a bad trick, Shibuto!"
"Shibuto: I'm starting to get the hang of my space abilities more.."
"Onara: Keep training at it kid, you'll get to Gaito's level in no time!"
(Shibuto laughed with a smile as Onara patted his head then looked at him.)
"Seriously. You made me so proud Shibuto. I've never trained someone as loyal as you and that willing to handle the hardest training I've ever given. You will get to Gaito's level and you WILL fight side by side with him! Father and son! Don't give up Shibuto, you're seriously getting so much stronger every time we train and I'm proud of it!"
"Shibuto: You're right... If I even bring my training to a halt right now, I'll only be abandoned in the dust while Gaito gets even stronger, I planned to fight side by side with him and I will keep my word! Thank you so much for training me all this time Onara."
(She smiled and gave Shibuto a hug.)
"Onara: No. Thank you.. Shibuto."
(Onara then disassembled her polearm which was divided into ten different lances surrounding her body and sheathed her katana. Shibuto nodded at her and wished her good luck as Onara started walking out to the ring. The spectators began booing at Onara as they still believe she is a traitor to them and Shibuto was with her to accompany.)
"???: HOLD IT!"
(Everyone paused to give their attention a familiar person whom is spectating the tournament as well. Onara then turned around after noticing the voice.)
"Onara: Well, this is quite the surprise."
(Kazuya was standing on the top of a pillar and jumped off but then slowed his acceleration to the ground by catching himself with a lightning disc and ran towards Shibuto and Onara.)

"Shibuto: Kazuya?!"
"Kazuya: When I heard about the Onara rumors, I asked Choryrth to send me down here with his permission. But there was a catch-"
"Choryrth: That I'd be along as well."
(Choryrth appeared next to Kazuya which everyone in shock bowed to Choryrth in respect.)
"Onara: What even brings you two here?"
"Choryrth: Personally, I am against interfering with another one's business. But the one thing I will not tolerate is a rebellion against the realm's protector."
"Spectator: NOW THE KING OF GODS IS WITH HER AS WELL?!"
(Choryrth gave a death glare at the spectator who spoke and appeared in its face without hesitation and gave the person a warning.)
"Choryrth: Heed my warning! As I am allied with Onara, I do not intend to invade her business. Speak once again and you will be given a PUNISHMENT WORTHY OF YEARS OF HUMILIATION AND PAIN! Do. I. Make. Myself. Clear...?"
(Everyone in the seats was quiet to his warning as the certain spectator nodded.)
"Onara: Allow me to explain how this will work! This tournament will have me competing against six other fighters with high-class combat abilities! The challenge still remains, if I lose any match, I will relinquish my throne. But if I win the tournament, you all have to believe me!"
(Everyone agreed but still booed at Onara as Kazuya, Shibuto and Choryrth was sitting on the sides. The first competitor for Onara stepped out to the ring whom was a male whom has a bow with three strings for his weapon and begun to remind Onara about Konnor.)
"(Thinking): A bow..? Just like that archer from Earth, Konnor... I wonder how that lad even is."
"Zakato: Salutations, Empress Shiori. I shall be your first opponent, Zakato Nazen! A please to meet you in person."
"Onara: A gentlemen with class? What a way to begin the tournament.."
"Zakato: I am not against your word, milady. As these individuals believes in a rumor like so is such a fairytale, I vow to fight fair and for your honor in the truth!"
"Onara: Hm, guess there are some respectful and understanding Voidions out there. Very well, Zakato was it? Your words are intriguing, but I do not intend to hold back even if you are trying to soften me up."
"Zakato: I intend to do the very same!"
(Onara took her position as Zakato did the same and had his bow on guard. Onara quickly realized his position stance.)
"Onara(Thinking): He's already perfected his defense. I can tell he's got good hand to hand combat... As for that bow, why does it only have three strings on it..? (Aloud) Choryrth! I want you to referee all matches as the special guest!"
"Choryrth: As you wish, Onara. Are both combatants ready?"
"Both: Ready!"
"Choryrth: Begin!"