Let's eat

Everyone was silent, and then Fir said, "I'm sorry, it was my fault. You can punish me all you want, just let them go."

And then Light said, "You have no right to negotiate with me. I overlooked the first time that blond boy used this ability on Gen, but then you went and used it again."

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that. That young blond guy is-"

"I don't care who he is. It's too late now. You messed with the wrong people, and you're going to pay for it with your lives."

"One moment, please. You have to understand, we're-"

"Are you deaf? I told you, I don't care."

They began to feel the weapons pressing harder against their bodies, and then Light said, "Maybe in your next life, you will be more careful about who you mess with."

Fir then said, "Looks like there's no way out. Nass, Kimi, get ready to run with Alex."

And Kimi said, "Fir, you won't ..."

"I have no choice."

Nass then said, "We can fight together."

And Fir said, "We can't take the risk. Listen to what I'm saying and run away."

"... ok."

A mist began to come out from inside Fir's body and covered his body from the outside.

Their bodies continued to be pressed more and more, but then Gen said, 'Light, stop it. You've scared them enough.'

And Light said, 'No, Gen, they have to pay for what they've done.'

'They've already paid, Light. Things are about to get out of hand. Let's stop.' 

'It's because of this way of yours that people think they can treat you any way they want. You need to be more imposing, Gen. Have you forgotten what your master taught you? A spear master needs to be like his spear -"

'Imposing, ruthless, and oppressive.'

'Exactly. Seems like you still remember.'

'Well, there's no way I could forget. After all, he repeated that every day while he beat me with that stick.'

'Hahaha, that's true.'

'But Light. You know we chose to go the other way.'

'... Ahh! Fine!'

Light then took the pressure off the other group, and Gen said, 'Thank you.'

Light then said, half annoyed, 'Just don't come asking for my help later.'

Gen then shook his head from side to side and said, "Are you guys okay? I'm sorry for the scare."

And Fir said, "Yes, we're fine. Thanks for pulling back your essence."

"Don't worry about it."

"No. It was our fault. I'm sorry I used that ability on you. I promise it will never happen again."

"Well, I hope so.", and then briefly, they all felt the pressure return, with several pointed weapons pressed into their bodies, and then it was gone again.

Fir stretched out his hand and said, "Well, here are five silver coins. You can consider this competition our defeat. We'll be going now."

Gen took the coins and said, "Wait a minute."

And Fir said, "What is it?"

"There is no need for you to leave. Let's have a little chat. Sit with us."

"I'd love to, but it's better not. If we sit with you, there will be less food for you to eat."

"That shouldn't be a problem. Our groups caught quite a few fish during this competition. I think there's enough for everyone."

"Well, if it were normal food, there really would be a lot, but these fish are special. You will definitely want to eat more than usual."

"Hmm, got it."

"Good. We'll be going then."

"Hold on, I'll take care of this problem."

Gen then picked up the harpoon that was on his table and then closed his eyes.

A mist began to come off Gen and go towards the harpoon. With each passing second, more mist entered the harpoon, and it began to take on a silvery glow until, at one point, the mist stopped entering it.

Gen then opened his eyes and said, "Looks like this is the limit."

He then began to prepare to throw it, pulling his arm back, and when it reached the limit, he closed his eyes briefly and then threw it, saying, "Javelin!"

The harpoon went quickly into the water, and halfway there, its glow changed from silver to red. It looked like a red comet ready to extinguish everything in its path. It then hit the water and began to pass through it, and where it passed, the water disappeared.

Fir then thought, 'What is he doing?! That won't do any good. Any fish that gets near the harpoon will turn to dust.' but as he watched the way the harpoon was going, he realized that the fish were not affected. The water around them was disappearing, but they were still whole, as if nothing had happened.

Fir then thought, 'What is this? How is he doing this?'

The fish in the disappearing water then began to fall from the sky. It was as if it was raining fish, and with each passing second, the harpoon went further, and more fish fell, to a point where Gen said, 'I think that's enough.', and then the harpoon lost its red glow, and as it did it began to fall from the sky.

Gen then said, "Now it's your turn, Dehji."

The crown then disappeared from his head, and a black mist began to come off his body. Fir then thought, "What is this?! Does he have another essence?!"

The mist rose quickly up the rope to the harpoon, and when it got there, Gen closed his eyes briefly, made a circular motion with his hand, and said, opening his eyes, "Endless vortex!"

All the fish that were falling began to gather towards the harpoon, and after a few seconds, they were all around it. Gen then made another gesture with his hand, and the harpoon, along with all the fish, appeared on his table.

Gen then said, "There. Now we have food for everyone. Come here, let's eat."

And Fir said, "Okay ...", and walked over to Gen's table.

Gen handed the fish to Paco, who was open-mouthed after having seen what he did, and said, "Here are the fish."

And Paco said, "Y-You can leave it to me. I'll make the best food you've ever had."

Hearing this, Gen remembered the food from Oasis and Tiran and then thought, 'I doubt it.', but said, "Okay, thanks."

Paco then said, "Do you mind if I ask for help to speed up the food?"

And Gen said, "Of course not. Feel free."

"Okay."

He then called the chef who was in charge of Fir's table to help him, and the two of them started preparing the fish.

Fir and his group were coming towards Gen's table to sit down, and Raja said, "Gen, why did you ask them to eat with us? You saw how they were picking on us earlier."

And Gen said, "I know, but I think they are also going to attend the event, and they might know something about the ruins I'm looking for."

"But there's no way to be sure they know."

"I know, but it can't hurt to ask."

"It costs our fish, and besides, I don't know if I feel comfortable."

"Well, if you don't want to eat, feel free."

Lina then said, "I'm uncomfortable with this situation too, Gen."

And Gen said, "I stand by my words. I won't miss the chance to find out about the ruins because of your pride."

Raja then said, "But Gen-"

And Lina said, "It's no use, Raja. He's made up his mind."

Lina then sat down and said nothing more, and Raja sighed and did the same.

Fir arrived with his group at Gen's table, and then they sat down facing each other.

Everyone was silent, and Gen said, "Come on, people, why all the tension? Let's introduce ourselves. Who wants to start?"

Gen looked around, but no one volunteered, and then he said, "Looks like we're going to have to do it the hard way. All right, I'll start. My name is Gen, and I come from the Dahji desert. I am twenty-one years old."

No one expressed much reaction, and Gen said, "Now you with the gray hair."

And Fir said, "Ok. My name is Fir. I come from the Forest kingdom. I'm twenty-five years old."

Gen then said, "Okay, now, you big guy, and then we'll alternate sides."

And the bearded man said, "My name is Nass. I came from the same place as Fir. In fact, we all do. I am twenty-two years old."

Gen then looked at Raja, and he said, "Raja. Dahji Desert. Twenty-three years old."

Gen then looked at the young redhead, and she said, "My name is Kimi. I'm twenty-three."

Lina then said, "Li-", but was interrupted by Raja, who said, "Twenty-three? Wow, we're the same age. I would never have guessed that. Looking at you, the most I would give you would be about twenty."

Kimi put her hand in front of her mouth and said, "Hahaha, thanks."

And Raja said, "You're welcome! OUCH! Lina! What's that for?!"

Lina then said, "Next time you interrupt me, you won't get off so easy."

"... I'm sorry."

Lina then said, "Lina. Dahji Desert. Twenty-one years old."

And Fir asked, "Would you be Rose's daughter?"

Lina then said, "Yes. Do you know her?"

Fir then said, "Only by name, but you live up to your reputation. You are gorgeous."

And Lina said, "Tell me something I don't know.", which caused Fir's group to start laughing.

Gen then said, "Now, that leaves you, boy.", and the blond boy then looked at him and said, "Ok."