The Fake Player

Chapter 15 - The 9th World Champion V

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is finally time..." Sam's voice echoed through the stadium, capturing the attention of the audience. A sense of anticipation hung in the air as he paused for dramatic effect.

"Welcome to the final match of the 9th World Champion Tournament!"

The audience's cheers and screams roared through the air.

"After a long day of intensive, nail-biting matches, we have finally reached the end. In the beginning, there were one hundred and twenty-eight Players. And now, that number has whittled down until only two remain."

"TWO FRIENDS, BUT ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE, THERE IS ONLY THE ENEMY AND EITHER VICTORY OR DEFEAT. ONLY ONE LUCKY OF A BITCH IS GOING TO TAKE HOME THE GRAND PRIZE AND TITLE. THA' QUESTION IS, WHO'S GOING TO BE?!"

"In one corner, we have a most controversial figure! Love him or hate him, none can deny his strength or his skill. Like his arrows, he has flown straight and true, having flown past all the other contenders. He is set on hitting a bullseye, but will he make this shot? Especially against who he'll be up against?"

"IN THE OTHER CORNER, WE HAVE THE MAN HIMSELF. HE HAS TORN HIS COMPETITION TO SHREDS, A VETERAN AMONG NOOBS AND POSERS THAT DARE CALL HIM A PEER. BUT NOW, HE FACES HIS GREATEST OPPONENT YET. DOES HE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN IT ALL, OR WILL HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF ONCE MORE AS HE FALLS SHORT OF THE FINISH LINE?"

"There's only onE WAY TO FIND OUT!" The voices of Sam and Bob overlapped as the cacophony from the stadium reached new heights.

"The enigmatic weapon savant. A jack of all trades and master of all. Welcome your finalist for the 9th World Champion Tournament, The Player Killer; Emiya!"

"GET READY TO WITNESS THE ARRIVAL OF THE DEMON KING OF ONE-SHOT SKILL, THE SHOGUN OF TERROR. LET'S HEAR IT FOR SAMURAI OF NO SECOND STRIKE; WARRIOR TAKEMIKAZUCHI!"

They entered the arena in perfect sync, greeted by a deafening roar from the frenzied crowd.

For the final match, the organizers were going all out on their special effects.

An array of dazzling spotlights, each one emitting a different hue, illuminated the entire stadium in a mesmerizing display. Amidst the dazzling lights, Shirou and Warrior Takemikazuchi emerged, their every step accentuated by bursts of vibrant fireworks, painting the night sky with a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds.

As the two Players made their way toward the center arena, numerous holographic screens filled the air and accompanied their walk. Each showed different clips and highlights of their various matches throughout the tournament, proudly displaying their strength, skills, and spectacle.

Above the arena, the full tournament bracket began to shrink from the sides as Shirou and Warrior Takemikazuchi's names traveled through the bracket. Starting from the very beginning to the various rounds to the round of sixteen, to the quarter-finals and the semi-finals before stopping at the final bracket as the two stepped foot onto the arena.

Standing on opposite ends, the two guild members faced off against one another as the roar of the crowd surrounded them.

Shirou and Warrior Takemikazuchi, after a rigorous competition, had emerged as the finalists of the highly anticipated 9th World Champion Tournament. All eyes were on them, waiting with bated breath for the highly anticipated showdown that was about to unfold.

Amidst the excitement, all of Ainz Ooal Gown sat comfortably in their seats. Excited chatter spread amongst the guild members as they discussed and placed bets on which of them would emerge victorious.