CHAPTER 11

Alan and Ashley returned to the Aelias. The city where their two guilds have their base and they found something interesting.

—A tournament? —Ashley asked, confused.

—Yes, some teams do it sometimes but...— They had never made one, Ashley finished the phrase internally.

—I see...— Ashley thought for a while and then she had an idea — And If we go to watch the tournament of incognito? — Alan didn't want to participate in that circus so he planned to go to another part with Ashley. She seemed to imagine the thoughts of Alan and propose this method.

Alan really doesn't want to go but he didn't reject Ashley's excited eyes so Ashley dragged Alan to the tournament happily. They arrived early so they could get a satisfactory position. Ashley looked around excitedly, Alan just sigh but he felt that seeing her so happy was good. If it were not for the annoying stares aimed at her. Alan would be in a good mood. Of course he ignored the reason why he worried about that kind of thing.

The tournament started after Leila, Bennet and Dustin arrived. The shouts of encouragement were deafening but it livened up the experience of Ashley. She focused on the tournament and she really enjoys the battle between Dustin and Bennet. Although Bennet didn't win it was wonderful. Ashley knows about Bennet's strength but Dustin was really skillful. Ashley can't avoid saying with admiration.

—Your teammates are amazing — The cosmisure of Alan's mouth lifted in a slight arch.

—I guess.... — Ashley didn't look at him so she really thought that he was modest.

At that moment Leila went up to the platform and shouted — Black Dragon!! I want to fight with you!! Come here! — Ashley's eyelid twitches with that ridiculous call.

She immediately whispered to Alan —It isn't necessary that you go. I am going to talk with her —Ashley tried to stand up but Alan took his hand and didn't let her go.

—Alan? —Ashley said, confused but she wasn't more time to think about that because her vision changed quickly as she was lifted up by Alan. As she lost her balance Ashley instinctively clung to Alan.

Alan jumped and landed on the platform with Ashley in his arms. The hood of both slipped and everybody could see their faces.

—Wow! Is he the black dragon?

—Who is the girl?

—Oh my god, she is the ice princess.

—The Ice princess? She is as beautiful as the rumors describe.

—She and the black dragon are closer than I imagined.

—They look so good together. I wouldn't be surprised if they were a couple.

—Oh no, my first love!

That kind of exclamations were heard by Ashley who wants to dig a hole in the ground and disappear. She feels that her face was warm with those shameful comments. Alan was dazed too and after a deep sigh. He put Ashley in the ground slowly. He did not even understand why he did that.

Leila looks at the two shy people in front of her with a naugthy smile —Oh my friend Alan. It's good to see you. I almost thought that you had kidnapped Ashley —Ashley gave her a warning glance that Leila ignored with pleasure.

—Oh, Are you sure that I would be the kidnapper? — Leila's eyelid twitches with his reminder.

—Ho,ho,ho It looks like our black dragon had learn to joke — Ashley was annoyed with their stupid conversation and descend of the platform.

Leila and Alan started to fight and Ashley was delighted. Even though Leila was an amazing magician, Alan didn't lose with her. The two were very evenly matched. Ashley wants to be focused completely in the battle but she can't. If it were not for the wicked stare aimed at her. She really could enjoy the battle. Ashley looked around discreetly. But she didn't find the person. Ashley kept her guard up as the battle continued. Alan encroached on Leila's territory and the victory was yours.

The place broken out in cheers. Leila makes a little disappointed face but she looks satisfied. Alan and Leila walk close to Ashley and she only smiles impotent.

—It was a wonderful battle...Congratulations — The atmosphere was lively until a shrill voice interrupted the celebration.

—Wait!! Someone has not yet fought! — A woman with beautiful blue hair and enchanting gold eyes shouted in the middle of the platform. Point at Ashley and said.

—I want to fight with you — Ashley understood something. She was the person who was looking at me before.

Alan knit his brows and wanted to say something but Ashley stopped him —Okay — Even Leila looked at Ashley surprised.

—I want to participate — Alan stares at her with a complicated glance.

Ashely patted him on the shoulder and suddenly felt a cold stare at her nape. With an idea in her mind. Ashley smiled at Alan and said.

—Wish me luck —Alan gave Ashley a hint of a smile and Ashley looked the woman out of the corner of her eye. In effect the gaze of that girl was filled with hostility.

This little exchange of glances was noticed by Leila who quickly understood the situation. When Ashley says goodbye, Leila could not avoid giving Ashley a gaze filled with shame.