Preliminary Round (Part III)

"We are witnessing for the first time! The disciples from the school of Master Wushu are on the last place. Will they be able to pick up the gap and lead of the other schools? Or will they remain as the last placers of this tournament? Who said comebacks can be epic?" The commentator of the tournament aired his opinions.

The crowd from the audience could not believe that the renowned School of Master Wushu would be in such a pickle.

Even the fellow disciples of Hawks and Shams were starting to worry for the team of Hawks.

There were plenty of obstacles along the way to the finish line.

Other teams were starting to struggle along the way and work as a unit.

Except for one team … the team of the disciples from the School of Master Narcisso!

A perfect display of team work and precision.

Each move was perfectly coordinated and had their own roles to play.

Perfect timing …

Perfect coordination …

It was a perfect team for the preliminary round of the tournament.

Unlike the other teams,

Especially … the team of Hawks.

"Damn it, Ryyy- ankuza! We are losing it because of your incompetence. You are not matching our movements!" Hawks yelling at Shams.

He even almost slipped up due to his anger.

"Oh, I am the incompetent one now! Who is failing as a leader at the moment? Do not blame me, blame yourself!" loudly retorted by Shams.

If before in his past life, Shams was meek and letting others step him over. This time around he swore to be feisty and will not let anyone push him over.

While Maya and Billy were trying to hold them off from each other.

The lead of others were becoming more significant.

Everyone could see from the large screens of the monitor, there were images from each team which shows their every move and actions.

Master Wushu and his other disciples were becoming more worried for their younger juniors.

But Master Wushu had to uplift the spirit of his disciples and not be discouraged.

"Do not fret everyone! Soon they will find their footing and recover. Have faith in them!" Master Wushu stated to everyone.

Other participants from different schools were starting to mock the disciples of Master Wushu.

'Looks like the disciples of Master Wushu are losing their spark!'

'Pfft … I thought they were champions!'

'They walked yesterday during the registration like they own the place. Ha! But now their –Junior Ranked- participants are on the last place. What a piece of trash!'

Each disciple was starting to get agitated and provoked by the other participants.

One of them was about to attack the others but Master Wushu intervened.

"If you get provoked by mere words, it would mean that all of their accusations were true after all. It would validate their words. Not stooping down to their level would be the best course of action if you want to prove yourselves." Wise words from Master Wushu.

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Meanwhile,

Back to Shams and the rest …

The tension between Hawks and Shams was about to explode.

Until Maya smacked both of their heads.

-Ow!-

Both Hawks and Shams complained.

"Maya!" together uttered by Hawks and Shams.

"You have to listen both of you! We are not moving here until the two of you regain your senses. This is a round which requires team work and team effort. There is no I or you here … only us! So, if you both want to qualify for the next round and prove yourselves to the rest that you are deserving of the title as champions? Then forget your pride and differences! Start acting like a champion!" Maya's words resounded within Hawks and Shams.

Shams and Hawks became silent after Maya's sudden scolding.

"Everyone is watching and you both have completely made yourselves a fool." Billy was teasing the two and clearly did not process the message from the speech of Maya.

Maya just glared at the clueless Billy. And then Billy realized that no one was laughing.

"Fine … I will shut up!" Billy reassured Maya.

"Now, do you want us to win or not? Your decision!" Maya asked the two for the final time.

…

…

Maya waited for the reply of the two.

"Alright! I will be more responsible this time as a leader!" Hawks admitted.

Shams thought of other way but Maya was right. He deemed Maya's words as the most rational thing to do.

"Okay! I will listen more and cooperate better!" Shams finally surrendered his pride.

"Great! Now … let us fucking win this!" Maya declared.

And the other boys started to smile at Maya's unusual confidence and toughness.

…

Moments after, everyone was shocked at the sudden development within the field.

Right after the team of Hawks regained their senses and footing, Hawks started to lead the team in a better direction and coordination.

Their movements and pacing improved tremendously.

"What do we have here? It looks like the disciples from the School of Master Wushu has finally got their shit together! And with a surprise twist … Utilizing the tamed beast of Hawks as a saboteur for other teams. Allowing their team to catch up." The commentator sharing to the audience his own assessment regarding to the development of the tournament.

Since there was no rule about prohibiting tamed beast to sabotage other teams pace and footing, Hawks instructed his tamed beast to sabotage other teams nearby.

Allowing them to catch up.

Combined with Maya's ability to control gravity.

To manipulate the force of inertia, she allows the entire team to propel larger distance every time they jump together and lightens their impact to the ground.

All the audience were starting to cheer for the team of Hawks for the unbelievable recovery and impressive performance.

Master Wushu sighed in relief at the scene of Shams and the rest of the team working together.

"Finally …" Master Wushu uttered while he smiled at his disciples.

Feeling proud and satisfied for their performance.

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