A red-haired young woman was sitting in a black space with stars and planets surrounding her. Her bronze-like skin was replaced by a pale, glassy skin. She has just been pulled in this place, facing the greenish-white planet. It oozes magic and life in it. She knew that it was her home and Demetrius is somewhere in there. The planet grew bigger and bigger until she realized that it was actually getting closer. Chloe quickly stood and moved away. It gravitated past her, and continued into the void.
As she walked around, a bluish-white vortex glowed beside her. She turned to it and realized that she was standing next to the star she represented: Bellatrix of Orion. It made a whirring noise and the vortex glowed brightly as if it's going to burst, as if getting excited to finally meet her. So this was the inner core of a Blood Star.The vortex became a mirror, showing her the face of a young woman with medium-length disheveled red hair cascaded on her shoulders, some of the babyThe comeback of the Selection was anticipated. Soldiers and Krystalline students prepared for it, trained for it, and worked hard for it. Even those who graduated from the academy went to register themselves in it.Who wouldn't? The prize will be a marriage with the crown prince or the princess. Whoever will win, a female or male, will win such prize for a lifetime. And to serve the Blood Star is a great honor.When the big day came, the whole kingdom of Demetrius was filled with excitement. Men and women, old and young, from all over the kingdom went to Vestia to watch the tournament. The Lewelyn Tribe who specialized in business all over Vestia decided to take the opportunity to open all of their business. Since the event will mostly take place in Vestia, they opened all of their stores, even those for the nights - clothing, food, even hardware - and hired many workers. It has been estimated that the tournament will last a week.Lucian Liu and his friends passed by the bu
Lucian and his friends once again stood at the sky arena for the 2nd day of the tournament. He noticed that there are only half of the students that registered passed the first test. The other half were either incapacitated or imprisoned. Thankfully, there were no deaths in the first match. Somehow, the Healing Krysts arrived before someone could die.Blaise told them when he visited last night that Bloom could be Chloe. Why she introduced herself as Bloom, they don't know. They haven't able to talk to her yet. She seemed to appear and then disappear. Lucian made sure to approach her later."Krysts!" Master Froilan called their attention. He had a wide smile that creeped even Lucian out. "Welcome to the 2nd level of the tournament. Today, we have our rankings with a freak named Bloom in the first rank! Where in the stars is that freak?" Master Froilan joked and laughed along with others.Lucian rolled his eyes at the dry humor surrounding hum. They were met with silence. "B
They were stunned. None of them were able to say a word as the girl called "Bloom" showed her face to them.If not because of another set of footsteps coming in, they didn't snap from their shock. The door to the room opened again and seven figures entered. They all had hoods over their heads."W-w-wait, what in the name of the stars is happening here?" Zabdiel was the one who protested. All seven figures simultaneously ripped their hoods from their heads.Jared Dale, Lord Neptos, Jucel Greyn, Prince Ciaran, Princess Zillah, Vivien Li, Drake, Theo Jōn, and Tara Jōn stood in front of them, completely unaware that the group of friends paled.Kieran tilted his head. "Drake?"Drake looked at the blind man and let out a small smile. "Hello, young cousin." The moment Kieran heard his voice, he dropped to his knee and his fist to his heart. If Drake is here, then..."Wait! Hold your horses!" Barbie raised her hands and walked in front of them and pointed at each one of th
The weather was hot and humid. Barbie kept on ranting how sticky she felt with the Krystalline robe uniform they're wearing.They were currently sitting at the cabin of the bullet train that will transport them to their next game venue, Markus. Inside the cabin, she was with Clive, and Zabdiel. The two - Lucian and Kieran - were at the other cabin. The first class cabin were occupied by the Krysts who are going to participate in the fourth game. There are only 30 of them left. Out of hundreds."Do you think Chl-" Zabdiel stopped himself, glancing at the person who was beside Clive and sitting in front of Barbie. Since the cabin was a four-seater, they're mixed with a Kryst who was basically a first year scholar from Markus. "Bloom made it here?"The female Kryst huffed loudly which made Barbie look at her with distaste. She has a dark long silky hair, cascaded in careful curls. Her face was powdered and full of make up. She looked like a clown in the market of Galenus that
She knew that there's an eye somewhere that transmitted the whole event from Markus to Vestia where people are eagerly watching. Probably not just one or two but many of them. She had to be careful moving around.Chloe Liu a.k.a Bloom was sitting at the highest fortress that was located near the train station. The Chiyo Fortress.Markus has four watch towers and each tower is located in all directions of a compass. Nishihara Fortress of the North. Haku Tower of the West. Miko Tower of the South. Chiyo Fortress of the East.She knew that she doesn't know much about Markus. All she knew is that General Dana founded this land, this was the general's pride, and this was the original place of the Rein Family. As she sat on the top of the fortress, she was wondering which place was the Rein Residence.She still have three days to complete the game but if she wanted to win this tournament, she'll have to find her weapon first. Chloe's eyes scanned the whole east region of the m
The last game of the annual tournament was anticipated by all people in the Kingdom of Demetrius. The spectators doubled, the land of Vestia became overpopulated that the palace had to place guards all over the land to protect the people from hurting each other or making trouble.Chloe, in her dressed-up game as Bloom, stood at the high balcony of the sky arena. This time there are audience sitting at the benches that surrounded the barred battlefield. Participants - barely 20 of them left - were standing at the balconies that lead to the entrance of the arena. Chloe was standing in it with Lucian and their friends. This time Blaise was with them.Amazingly, they were all still intact. Even Zabdiel and Clive survived the game in the land of Markus. Kieran and Barbie proved their immeasurable strengths. For sure, this battle will not be easy."Are you sure about this, Chloe?" Clive asked."Let's just stick to it," Chloe answered without looking at them. She was looking at
~O~O~O~Chloe stared at the young woman in front of her. Thēna, her name, was a few inches taller than Chloe. She's a dark beauty with dark brown skin, big bust and hips, thin waist, very curly and long dark hair braided in pigtails. Her light brown eyes flashed anger in it which was a wonder. Why was she looking at her with such hatred?"Why do you look so angry?" Chloe asked. Thēna was clearly taken aback. Her eyes were wide in shock. "Did I hurt you in some way?"The anger returned and she gritted her teeth. "I thought you're one to uphold justice and avoid hurting people since day 1." Thēna raised her hand slightly and a crystal-like spear materialized in her hand. "But you just had to kick Pyro out of this tournament."Chloe's eyebrows raised. So, this anger was fueled by the defeat of her loved one, huh. She couldn't help but smile. She untied her sword from her hips and held it in her hand. She has no plan to unsheath it until the right time. "Isn't it a favor for
Prince Ciaran found Chloe at the rooftop of the Eshmirald Tower, facing the Agatē Tower. Her hood was still covering her head and she seemed totally fine after that battle with Thēna."Why do you have to do that?" He voiced out as he moved to her side.Chloe didn't look at him but she acknowledged him with the tilt of her head. "It's necessary," Chloe answered indifferently. "It's a win or lose. Have you heard of the prize?"The crown prince smiled. But he didn't say anything.Chloe seemed to turn her head to him. Say that you love me and you want to win this for me, Chloe. For us. Chloe looked back to the empty and abandoned tower. "If I am going to win the tournament, I will be able to lead the Krysts and the soldiers. They will see my power and what I can do to protect this kingdom. Do you see the prize now?"Each word stabbed his heart. Her tone was completely void of any emotion that gives him hope. That she still wanted him. "Chloe..." He began and she tense