Chapter 61: Which Household You Belong

The fight between the most distinguished households in El Oathniel brought a highball and hotfoot. The sensation and passion were caught by those who have seen the flame. The flame of banner from their God and which houseld they belong.

The next fight were between Lila and Hexel. The stand in referee starting this match will be Cyrus. Hexel unbuckled his sword and remove any accessories around him. Lila climb up their fiefdom. This will be the first time she will be doing a close combat in front of the people who saved her. Since Lila have witnessed their sincerity and transparency toward her. She will do the same.

After the signal, Lila immediately attacked Hexel. She started by veering her fist at Hexel's chest which he collided with his palm. Lila kicked Hexel's knee when she had lured him to garner his force to stop her. Hexel released Lila's fist and ducked to grab Lila's leg but it was too late. Lila rifed the same knee on Hexel's nose. Hexel pinch his nose because of the pain. Hexel was about to regain his posture but Lila landed another attack. Lila used her elbow to hit Hexel's left shoulder making him bend sideways and lose his balance. Obviously, Lila won the match.

It was an standing ovation from the other members because the Young Duke Hexel Arden Bowden got his ass kicked by a woman. And Kiel shouted and as he cheered "that's my wife!"

The next match is between Urchin and Ophir. Cyrus knew Ophir's soft side, that is why he selected Urchin to be his match. Ophir carried Urchin inside their fighting ground. Ophir encouraged Urchin not to hold back because he promised that he won't hold back even if it's Urchin.

Ophir was taken aback when Urchin's eyes twinkled in determination. Urchin made the first move by running toward Ophir. Ophir sat down to gently push Urchin but he was wrong. Urchin headbutt his forehead that caused him to fall backward. When Ophir got himself lay flat on the ground Urchin got on top of his stomach and started jumping. Ophir felt dizzy from the headbutt that he was unable to fight back. Urchin was stopped by Cyrus when Ophir started to see even the swirling stars.

Lehi felt her every nerve tensed when Yodh made his signature move by raising his fist mid air. Yodh suddenly run toward Lehi with his punch aiming at Lehi's chest. Lehi saw his stance and avoided his attack. She turned around to be in Yodh's left side and Lehi thurst her legs to hit his thigh. When Yodh slightly tiptoed to halt himself from losing his balance Lehi punch his cheekbone. Yodh was about to stamp on Lehi's feet imitating Cyrus but left once again eschewed by his own attempt. Lehi used her knee to hit his stomach that made Yodh bend forward. Lehi took the chance to flip herself and transported at his back and she kicked Yodh's ankle making him kneel down. It was an end match when Yodh felt his nose bleeding. Yodh praises Lehi and commented as he winked.

"Your the first woman who made me kneel down forcefully, except my wife."

It's the last match and every Tale Bearers are excited to see their new team mate in action. Nevi can feel the giddy and pressure riveting from his team mates. Nevi can't help but be overjoyed. He got the opportunity to have a combat with one of his ancestor and this will be a memorable lane for him. Nevi took a quick glance toward his friends and they are all supporting him.

Their acknowledgement and acceptance mean so much for him.

Taw needed to confirm his suspicion. So she can't help but be raring and hepped up. This Nevi made her pulse rate with familiarity. When Cyrus gave them the signal Taw plunged herself toward Nevi's space and was about to chop his neck with the side of her palm. Nevi countered it by using his wrist to block her arm. Nevi collided with his elbow to hit Taw's arm but she halted his ample with her fist. The whole palce were silent every single person is looking forward what will happen next.

Nevi pushed Taw to leap backward from him. Taw jump in Nevi's hiatus and Nevi caught her speedy approach. Nevi welcomed her presence within his lacuna by sticking with his feet but Taw beat it upward with her right leg. When Nevi's left foot moved upward he utilized to force his gravity and flipped backward as he glided to kick Taw's ankle. Taw was about to fall out of the ring but Nevi extended his hand to help her back within the fighting ground.

Taw thanked Nevi and acknowledged his speechless challenge. Taw started swerving her hands but Nevi matched her pace and even confused her. Nevi can sense her confusion and he launche his feet tripping her heel that made her almost fall on the ground but Nevi caught her once more. Cyrus made his way inside the ring and declared Nevi as the winner.

It was a long and tough day that is why the men volunteered to do the dishes. Taw invited the women for a hot springs bath that they recently build when they recieved Radney's letter. Taw applauded the ladies for winning all their matches.

" So, Lila how are you and Kiel?" Taw inquired to lighten the gap between trainer and student.

"We're all good." Lila answered.

"Wrong answer Lila" Taw chimed.

"Ah, we are doing well, aside from his naggings nothing crucial occurred." Lila corrected herself as she wash her face.

Taw truned to Lehi who is neatly washing her hair.

"We get along well. I would sulk and pout a lot of times but because of his naughtiness." Lehi replied smiling.

After the bath the women took their rest. It was a tough and acrobatic day but it was worth it. The ladies have won their battles. The dishes were sparkling crystal when Taw made a round check. Taw can't help but be proud of Cyrus for having such spirited young folks.