The Shards of War: Ascension and Secrets

Chapter 34

Matsu, with his akimbo pistols in hand, removed his hair tie, letting his long, braided hair cascade down his back. It was a symbolic gesture that signified a shift in his approach to the game. Slowly and deliberately, he stepped out from behind cover, his movements graceful and purposeful.

As James and Lena opened fire, their shots peppered the area around Matsu. However, he effortlessly dodged their attacks, swaying his head, shifting his arms, and deftly moving his legs. It was as if he had entered a state of perfect harmony with the game, each of his movements calculated and precise.

With a calm and unwavering voice, he continued to explain, "Now that my teammate is out of the game, I have no reason to play it safe anymore."

His words were laced with determination, and his actions matched his resolve. As he walked forward, his pistols barked in return, sending precise shots toward his opponents. The crowd watched in awe as Matsu's display of skill and confidence began to turn the tide of the match.

Then Matsu started to speak in Yamtori, a language spoken by few in Ironhaven, but the tone of his voice conveyed that he wasn't messing around anymore.

As Matsu uttered his words in Yamatori, the mystical language of his people, his voice carried a weight of solemnity and determination. Only Calie and Marie, who understood the language, could grasp the full extent of his declaration. They quickly relayed the translation to the audience through the microphones in the announcer's booth.

Calie in an uneasy voice said, Um... for those in the audience who don't understand what he is saying, he is speaking in Yamatori, and uh... Marie can translate what he said for us..."

Then Marie took a deep breathen and translated for the audience, "May Ardentia, Goddess of Creation have mercy on your souls, may Soteria, Goddess of Healing, heal your wounds and give you strength, may Ephemor, God of Spirits uplift you after your defeat, for I Matsudo Kagayaki, Head of my family and leader of my clan... WILL SHOW NO MERCY!!!"

As his words resounded through the arena, Matsu's hair and eyes began to glow, casting an ethereal light around him. The crowd fell into a hushed silence, captivated by the transformation before them.

With a fierce determination, Matsu rushed forward, emboldened by the divine blessings he invoked. His footsteps were deliberate and his movements fluid, as if guided by an otherworldly force. The arena was filled with tension as he closed in on James and Lena, his eyes locking onto his targets.

The battle had taken a dramatic turn, and Matsu was prepared to show no mercy in his pursuit of victory.

As Matsu's hair and eyes blazed in a terrifying glow him, James and Lena's initial confidence began to wane. They exchanged a nervous glance before uttering a comical, "OH SHIT!" in unison, realizing the dire straits they were in.

Matsu, emboldened and fearless, pursued them relentlessly. The arena became a battleground of agility and precision as shots were fired and dodged. His movements were a symphony of fluid grace, and his shots were deadly accurate.

In a bid to outmaneuver Matsu, James and Lena decided to split up, hoping to corner him and gain the upper hand. The tension in the arena was palpable as the battle reached a fevered pitch. With the divine blessings of his ancestors to his enemies and the determination to prove himself, Matsu was determined to show that he was a force to be reckoned with.

The battle raged on as Matsu engaged in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with James and Lena. The audience in the arena was on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the outcome of this intense clash.

Matsu's hair and eyes continued to illuminate the arena, casting an otherworldly glow around his face. As he weaved through obstacles and evaded the relentless stream of pellets, his hair swayed with his movements. His voice, calm and determined, cut through the chaos of the battlefield.