Journey of the Dragon

Chapter twenty : Friendship

  The match between Gill and Tatsui that happened before, apparently made Dragon still in a dilemma, he, who had watched his two friends fight, on the other hand was happy because Gill made it through to the next round. But at the same time Dragon also felt disappointed because Tatsui lost and her dream had to be vanish, even though Dragon also knew that he shouldn't feel like that because this was a match, and anything could happen. However, Dragon should not be annoyed with Gill for beating Tatsui legally, because Gill also has a goal and has the right to win.

 However, Dragon could not lie to his heart that he was indeed a little annoyed with Gill after the event, so that his emotions had increased. But he tried not to let out his emotions and decided to be normal with Gill, if he met him later.

 And now, that time has come. After the end of the battle between Azter and Master Big Hit, the Tournament was paused for 15 minutes, so Dragon decided to see Tatsui's state who was still not awake. After that he went accompanied by Glauss to visit Gill, then it turned out that in the hallway leading to the special treatment room for men, Dragon who was walking with Glauss, happened to run into Gill, who had just come out of the treatment room. When they met each other face to face, the atmosphere there turned a little awkward. Dragon was seen clenching his fists tightly, while Gill looked like someone who was preparing to receive an attack, but Glauss who was behind Dragon, immediately warned Gill and Dragon not to do a futile battle there, even though Glauss did not really understand the problem. which the two of them were facing.

 Then, the bad possibility that Glauss thought about did not happen. Dragon immediately relaxed his hands again, while speaking to Gill.

 "Congratulations on your victory ... Gill." Said Dragon. Then Glauss felt relieved after hearing Dragon say that.

 "Yes, thank you ... I intend to visit Tatsui. Has she regained consciousness? " Gill asked Dragon.

 "No, she's still asleep." Dragon replied.

 Then Gill lowered his head as he said. "I must have hit her too hard."

 "Don't say that ... You said yourself that we have to give everything we have when we face battles." Dragon said.

 "The circumstances are different, what I mean is when we have to face a stronger opponent and we can't beat that easily." Gill said.

 "So you think that Tatsui is weak?" Dragon asked Gill.

 Then Glauss muttered, "Wow, things are starting to heat up again."

 Gill answered Dragon's question, “That's not what I meant. But ... "

 "You think that you are too strong for Tatsui?" Dragon interrupted Gill's words.

 "I do not have such an opinion."

 "Why do you say that the situation is different? Is it because she's a woman, so you can underestimate her? ”

 "Not because of that."

 "So what?"

 "I ... I- I." Gill was starting to feel confused.

 "Then why ?!"

 "Because I don't want to hurt her !!" Gill answered in a slightly snapped tone.

 Then after that, the atmosphere there turned silent. Glauss and Dragon were silent without a word, after Gill raised his voice. And before long, Gill began to resume his words.

 “I never said that I was stronger or better than Tatsui. Let the outcome of our battles determine it. I also never underestimated her, because she is the best fighter I have fought so far. But one thing is certain ... I don't want to lose, because I also have the goal of winning in this Tournament, which is for money. And no one has the right to judge myself for the goals that I have ... In this tournament I met many people, and one of them is Tatsui. I heard that she has a big goal for the sake of her village, and I really appreciate that goal, so I also had doubts about fighting her, and I thought about giving up the fight. " It turned out that all this time Gill had the same doubts as Tatsui.

 Then Gill continued saying, “But remember that this is a competition, and she also must have known that she would get hurt if she participated in this Tournament. By confirming her feelings as a true warrior, she did not want to be given the slightest relief or pity by anyone who would be her opponent. Therefore, she told me to fight to the best of my ability, then I happily obeyed ... Everyone has their own goals in this Tournament, and so do you, right? What would you do if you were in my position and had to fight Tatsui? Are you going to give up, then your goal just ran away, plus you will also be hated by Tatsui for giving up. Think again."

 Dragon could not answer all the words from the Gill, because he also had a goal that he had to achieve, in his participation in the Togu City Tournament. Then Gill continued, "I've only met the two of you for a day, but you have shown a lot of caring for others. Plus, the two of you have also considered me as a friend. Things that have never been imagined in my life, considered friends by two good people like you two ... That is what makes me not want to hurt Tatsui, let alone to beat and dash her hopes. However… Her determination when she was on the battlefield, was not that of an ordinary fighter. She didn't want to be belittled and treated as a friend. Once she's on the arena, she wants to be treated like a true fighter with respect, so I have to fight her seriously ... If I underestimate her strength by not fighting seriously, it means I disrespect her determination equally. Therefore ... In accordance with her wish, I fought to the best of my ability. Likewise with Tatsui, she fought so badly that she was battered like this. "

 "Whoa ... He's really talking at length, huh?" Melinda whispered to Dragon's ear.

 “Now, it's up to you if you want to blame me and hate me for the victory I have won. Are you willing to accept the outcome of that battle or not? It is all your decision. " Gill said.

 Then Dragon started to speak, “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to blame you, or hate you for what happened. Because ... Tatsui will definitely scold me if I blame you for the defeat she has experienced. No matter how hard I try to suppress my emotions, but still i always can’t hold it right ? I should be able to think more clearly ... Yes, here we are all fighters. Winning or losing have become provisions that cannot be denied or regretted. I will continue to fight in this Tournament. Therefore, you also have to keep fighting ... Gill, you and I must be able to meet in the final round later. "

 Dragon invites Gill to both fight to the final round, not to avenge Tatsui's defeat, or to determine who is stronger. But to try to reach their respective goals, as two true fighters. The two of them had made an unwritten and undisclosed promise. That is, whatever happened in the battle between the two of them in the Togu City Tournament, it would not affect their friendship in the slightest.

 "Yes." Gill replied briefly with a smile.

 After that the two of them clenched their fists in front of each other, to show that their friendship bond had increased. This made Glauss who was behind Dragon, shed tears, while saying.

 "Why am I so touched right now?" Glauss wondered with a smile.

 "I also wanted to cry." Melinda muttered.

 "Who was that just talking?" Said Glauss, looking here and there.

 After some time, the next battle was about to start. Namely the battle between Zhoei against Ajora, Dragon and Gill have been seen sitting side by side in the special stands for participants. There were only three people there, namely Gill Dragon, and Bernie Zarr who were sitting next to them but quite a distance away.

Azter was not there to watch the match of his brother, because Azter was being treated in the treatment room, after previously being defeated by the Master Big Hit, while the Master Big Hit was also not in the stands for participants, because he was currently meeting his student named Rhogi. , who just recovered.

Glauss told Gill and Dragon to watch Zhoei and Ajora's fight, because there was a possibility that one of them would become the next Dragon's opponent, so Dragon had to be able to analyze the battle well. As for the matters of taking care Tatsui (who is still not awake), it has been handed over to Glauss, so Dragon and Gill can be calm and have more freedom to watch the match that will be taking place soon. Which between Zhoei and Ajora will come out as the winner?

 (Gill) (M.Big hit) (Zhoei vs Ajora) (Bernie Zarr vs Dragon)