Duel Runners Novels & Stories

Galvin is… well he hates me because I'm weak. "Thank you…" I replied. "We are going on a quest with nimble monsters so it would be helpful if you could be our runner." Oren said. In a party or a guild formation, runners are challengers that aggro the monsters and act as a bait to help the damage dealers to easily subdued their enemies, especially if those monsters don't stay in one place, it was a lot harder when the monsters are nimble since great concentration and speed is needed for the runner to effectively become a bait.

Once again the turf had been folded back on either side of the slit and Jim was struck by the similarity to a pair of female labia. He stopped dead still at this, trying to process his feelings. His two pursuers began to circle him from below. As they closed in, his legs shook so much he couldn’t tell if it was fear or the ground vibrating. Jim leaped forward and began to run again, drawing on hidden reserves and pure desperation.

Giselle said, her voice as smooth and poisonous as oil, “since you seem so confused, let me explain. The duel will not be the kind you imagine, Aryn. We don’t simply stand here and shoot at one another like common criminals.” She took her time, walking slowly around the circle so that every eye followed her. She loved the attention. “You will both enter the hunting grounds. The challenge is simple—the first person to kill a deer will be declared the winner.” The words slammed into me like cold water. The hunting grounds? Just me and Isabella? A wave of something—excitement, adrenaline, maybe a little madness—rushed through me. This wasn’t just some staged duel with rules stacked against me.

So we waited until his alarm created a noise. “Everyone, your hour of meditation is up,” he announced. I glanced at Angelo who looked like he was lasered by sunlight. He smiled as soon as he saw me. “Everyone had to run for five kilometers. And after your running activity, we’re going to have a duel. Pick up your pedometers and start running—now!” I was about to stand up and copy what the others are doing when Chaz talked again. “Except for Catherine. You’ll stay in here.”

The crowd erupted into cheers, and Malcolm's eyes narrowed in approval. But Thrain quickly recovered, and the duel continued. Eirak landed a series of quick jabs to Kaelin's face, sending him stumbling backward. The crowd cheered, and River's eyes shone with excitement. As the duel continued, it became clear that each of the warriors had their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Kaelin was strong and powerful, but slow and clumsy. Thrain was quick and agile, but lacked the strength and power of Kaelin. Eirak was a wild card, with a series of quick and unpredictable moves that left his opponents stumbling.

Marcus and Louis went to their specific position in the ground. "This is a duel happening between Alpha Marcus and Alpha Louis for the title of Alpha King. Whoever wins this duel will win the title and territory. The duel can begin now." The guard announced and went back to their specific position. Every person present on the ground knows what is going to happen, it is impossible to defeat Marcus when he is at his full potential. Louis made a huge mistake but he was confident in his plan. All the hearts started beating at a very fast pace, people were nervous and scared, if Louis wins this duel he will destroy all of them, he will kill anyone who has taken the side of Marcus.

David sighed, defeated. “So, are you going to watch or not?” Miko suddenly asked. “We will watch, hyung.” Danny firmly answered. “We won’t miss it.” Jaden added. “I wanna see that guy die.” Jun whispered. “No one’s going to die, Jun.” Sean exclaimed beside him. “What do you mean, hyung?” Jun asked him. “The duel ends when one of them get injured.” Aikon explained. “Will it be a duel like the cowboys I always see on movies?” David curiously asked.

“Help me.” I picked up another plate to dry with the rag in my other hand while glancing at the book she held out in front of me. Movement outside the window in front of me instantly drew my attention away from the book and I looked out the window to see Thomas and Christine - Tyler’s siblings - rush out of the car that just came to a stop in front of their house. My lips instantly curved into a smile as they started running towards my place but the smile slipped off when Tyler came out of nowhere and shouted something, making them come to a stop. “Wow,” I muttered as I watched them.

“My rage is fire. But their lives are my flames.” I reached across the twins to Tristan. “Let’s walk into hell… together.” The cursed wolves surged, and Dante raised his dagger—the throat rune blazing. I raised my hand, twisting time’s heartbeat. Pearl and Luis bounded forward—twins and parents unified. Together, we stepped into their shadow as— The Final Duel begins.

Dante’s rules were never friendly, but if it meant the race would happen, I was in. He leaned forward in his chair, his hand resting on the armrest like he was holding the hall together. His eyes cut from me to Zayne before he spoke. “The duel will take place on Ravenspire Road.” My resolve almost faltered at hearing that. That was no easy road. Many riders had lost their lives there. It was brutal. When I thought that was all, he continued. “And the second rule: you will not ride your own bikes. I will provide you with what is worthy of the real Brotherhood’s competition. Two Hellfire Blades.” He announced.