The Arcadia Chronicles III: Wood Elf Quest

Test of Strength

Third person's POV

Kiyan felt pumped when he saw Alexander and Stein on the arm wrestling competition. He asked the others Do you want to try it?

Dianne made a wry face Eh? That is for men only, Ki', I don't think a girl would join that game.

He looks at Janus, without even asking him, Janus said with his game face I accept your challenge.

They closely watched their competition and Stein's hand is nearly touching the table! Anastasia cheered Go, Sir Stein! Don't give up!

Alexander looked at their direction Hey, you guys! Cheer for me as well!

Stein had a hard time to push Alexander's hand but when he said something to Kiyan and the others, he could feel the strength of Alexander's arms ebb for a moment and he suddenly gave his arm a sudden boost that his hand is dominating now! The crowd cheered at Stein's sudden comeback, Alexander winced in pain Oh crap! You're cheating!

Stein grinned No, I didn't. Since Alexander used all his strength on the early game, he barely had strength to recover his loss of momentum.

Liliana and Sylvana are surprised to see Stein suddenly on the lead. Alexander's arms felt painful enough that he gave up. Stein lightly slapped the table and stood up with an arm raised in the air.

The crowd cheered, Kiyan and the others clapped for him.

Alexander slumped on the table, panting You're strong, Stein, I thought I was winning.

It's because you let your guard down for a second. If you continued your strength 'til the end, I should be the one who's defeated.

They both stood and left the area, Alexander is swinging his arm around for it's painful. Stein massaged his arms as well.

Kiyan is about to ask the attendant to let them try when he's surprised to see Liliana and Sylvana enter. The eyes of the girls that are with Kiyan and Janus widened in surprise.

They're all speechless until Dianne said Let's watch, this might be interesting!

Wilhelmina dryly muttered to Elsa and Anastasia And she just said that it's a competition for men only.

Kiyan and Janus grinned as they watch the battle between Liliana and Sylvana about to start. Janus asked Who do you think will win?

Kiyan thought for a moment I think it would be Miss Sylvana. Miss Lili is a rapier user - her thin sword uses only minimum arm strength and Miss Sylvana uses a sword and shield which uses great arm strength.