Journey of the Dragon

Chapter twenty nine : Everybody have to change to be better

After the departure of Zhoei, who left her brother along with Dragon and his friends, the result of an unsuccessful revenge incident.. Now Dragon with Kalpen and friends are sitting together in the garden chair of the hospital, where the incident was happened. The dispute between Kalpen and Dragon, seems to have been settled amicably. So now they all will hear stories from Kalpen.

 “My sister and I, come from the Capital of the Nexus Kingdom… We were born from a wealthy family, since we were child we were used to living in luxury. And since we were born, we already have an extraordinary power, so our parent so happy to having us. I can make the weight of an object lighter or get heavier, but the size of an object that I can change weight is limited. The maximum is only the size of this iron bat of mine ... As for Zhoei, she has more strength than me. He can drag and throw any object that she sees or touches, both large and small. However, its power is limited by the number of objects she can control. "

 "Then why can you’re become bounty hunters like now?" Asked Glauss.

 "Don't interrupt." Dragon said to Glauss.

 "Sorry."

 Then Kalpen continued his story. “At first, our childhood life was very happy. But suddenly ... Our family went bankrupt, so my father had to sell the house and all of his assets. But all that could not cover all the debts. In the end ... Father decided to sell both of us to the black market (a secret place where people were doing illegal buying and selling), and worse, our mother also supported the decision. At that time, we were still unable to fight or do anything. So we Have to surrender, then both of us are sold as slaves on the black market ... And because of the power we both have, we are given a pretty high price. "

 "Oh my God." Said Tatsui, while covering her mouth with her palms, because she was so shocked.

 "Days passed, it became months, then years ... For five years, we lived our lives as slaves, which could lighten the work of our Master, to move large quantities of contraband and illegal goods. During that time, our life was really very tormented and suffering. But In the end, the Soldiers from the Nexus Kingdom managed to capture and stop our Master smuggling attempt. So that we could breathe the free air again, and start a new life ... We, who were still teenagers, didn't know what work to start and where? so we worked odd jobs for quite a long time. Until we finally lived in Togu City, then we saw a board that displayed lots of pictures of bad people or fugitives. At that time we decided to train our powers in order to get stronger and be able to beat anyone. Then we both caught our first fugitive, so we got paid from the prize house, after that our lives became better from the results of our new work ... And since that very moment, Zhoei has sworn to herself that from now, no one can treat or look down on us. " Kalpen said to explain.

 "Oh, so she doesn't like it when she looks weak in front of others." Said Rhogi.

 “Yes, that's true… I have also promised myself to always obey all the wishes of my sister, so that I can make her happy, because so far I have never been able to make her happy. But in the end, she began acts more arbitrarily towards other people. And the peak is she even wants to deal with all of you ... For that once again, please forgive me and my sister, okay? " Kalpen said, while lowering his head, to apologize to them all.

 “Aah, it's okay. We already understand, just forget about the problems between us oke. " Dragon said to Kalpen.

 "Now you better find your sister, and take her to the Amritzer Stadium to watch the Final match." Gill said to Kalpen.

 "Yes alright. Thank you for listening to my story, and for wanting to forgive my sister and I. " Kalpen said.

 Then Glauss said, "Who has forgiven your sister?" Then Rhogi immediately elbowed Glauss in the stomach, so that Glauss was in pain and stopped talking.

 A few moments later, Kalpen immediately excused himself and left them all, to find and persuade his younger sister, so she could stop holding a grudge against Dragon. After all, Zhoei was completely defeated officially in the Togu City Tournament, and Dragon had already been declared the rightful winner. So Kalpen must advise his younger sister so that she must willing to accept defeat, especially so that he can change her character for the better. After all, the behavior of his younger sister was a responsibility for him.

 After that, Gill invited Dragon and his friends to get ready to go to the Amritzer Stadium. Because soon there will be a Final round match between him and Dragon there. Then Dragon immediately nodded excitedly, while getting ready to leave. But first he had to take Melinda, who was put under sinlight with his sword.

 However, Rhogi said that he could not go to Amritzer Stadium, because he had to look after his teacher at the hospital. He will watch the match between Gill and Dragon through the crystal ball in the hospital only. Meanwhile, Glauss and Tatsui will of course go to the Amritzer Stadium to watch the match live.

 On the other place, Kalpen was seen walking around the city looking for the whereabouts of his younger sister. And because he couldn't find his younger sister anywhere, so he decided to go to the place that he and his younger sister liked the most, among the many buildings in Togu City. Namely in a bell tower, which is in the city center. The tower is the tallest building in Togu City, as well as an important monument of the City.

 When Kalpen arrived there, he immediately looked happy, because from a distance he could see his younger sister who was sitting on top of the tower. Then he started climbed to the top of the tower with great difficulty, and finally reached the top, so then he sit next to Zhoei (his sister), who looked still angry with him, after the incident, where Kalpen accidentally slapped his sister's cheek. So that at this time Zhoei continued to ignore the arrival of her brother.

 “Sister. I have thought you were here ... This really is your favorite place huh? " Kalpen asked Zhoei, but Zhoei remained silent and ignored the question from her brother.

 Then Kalpen continued speaking again, "I want to apologize, for the incident earlier ... Please Forgive me, sister?" Zhoei still ignored him.

 Kalpen asked again, "Tell me, the reason why you like this place so much?" Ask Kalpen to his younger sister.

 Then Zhoei was silent for a moment, then she began to answer questions from Kalpen.

 “That's because… From here I can gaze at the Nexus Royal Capital which is far away. But even so, Nexus Palace looks really big and majestic from here… If only I could become the champion of the Togu City Tournament, then I could definitely enter Nexus Palace as a guest of honor. That way, maybe mom and dad will know that we are both still alive and have become someone to be proud of. " Zhoei said while shedding tears.

 "Hmm, I see ... Is that why you are so pissed off that you lost to the Tournament?"

 "Yes." Zhoei replied briefly.

 "Don't think about mom and dad." Kalpen said. Then Zhoei turned to look at her brother's face.

 Kalpen continued his words. “If they really care about us, they should have searched and found us a long time ago… But It's clear that they have thrown us away to earn lots of money to start their new life over. And it seems that now they have started and have a new family ... As for us, look what we have today. A better life, without being tied down by anyone. And think about how many adventures we have gone through, as well as how many great people we have met. "

 Zhoei started wiping her tears while listening to the words from Kalpen, which was still talking. “Our families have abandoned us. But at least we both have each other ... And now, instead of having to keep many people out of our lives, wouldn't it be better if we made a few friends, so that our lives would be better. " Said Kalpen. Then, Zhoei smiled as she nodded. This means that she agrees with the words of her brother. Which also meant that they should start making friends with Dragon and the others.

 Long story short, currently the Final round of the Togu City Tournament is about to begin. Amritzer Stadium was already full of people eager to watch the final round match between Dragon against Gill. The atmosphere there was so busy and crowded that all the seats in the stands were full and many people didn't get a seat. However, Tatsui and Glauss were seen comfortably sitting in the stands.

 Meanwhile, Gill and Dragon were standing side by side, and looked very ready to face each other, the two of them were in the hallway to the arena, that arena is a place where they would play and use each other's abilities, in the battle of the Final round.

 Meanwhile, the Host began to officially open the Togu City Tournament Event. "Good afternoon everyone!! Welcome to the Final Round of the biggest event in the Nexus Kingdom, the Togu City Tournament !!! ... Soon we will witness the final battle between Gill and Dragon. Which must have been eagerly awaited by all the audience in all corners of the Kingdom! ... But first, let's first listen to the welcome speech from the number one person in the Nexus Kingdom, whom we love and respect the most. Of course Your Majesty ... King Velodrian !! "

 After the Host said that, the detection wizards, shone their crystal ball wands towards the sky. And immediately, their wands all immediately emitted a light which then merged into the sky, it’s producing an image, like a projector.

 The image of the projection, showed the figure of the King Velodrian sitting on his throne, with a facial expression that looked like he was in confusion, as he spoke. "Is it turned on?"

 Then the General immediately warned him that the King's face had now appeared at the Amritzer Stadium, so that the entire audience was now seeing the King in person. So the King Velodrian immediately adjusted his seat, then cleared his throat to begin his speech.

 "Um, O .... My people who I love the most. On this occasion I will… Ah, it seems I don't need this text. ” Said the King Velodrian.

 "Your Majesty, you must sound authoritative. Please read the text. " Said the General to the King Velodrian.

 "No thank you." The king persisted and threw away the text, then continued his speech again. "All! Good evening ... who have watched the tournament participants fight from start to finish. Surely you can't wait to watch this Final round right? So am I." Said the King Velodrian. Then the General lowered his head, rubbing his forehead. Because the King did not really like to use formal language.

 "To be honest, my daughter’s favorite is Gill."

 "Father! What did you say? You embarrassed me. " There was a voice from the princess who seemed to be in the room, to watch the match in the Togu City Tournament, with her father.

 “Oh yeah, now let's watch the Final round of the Togu City Tournament together, and whoever between them will be the winner, get ready to come here. I will happily host the Champion ... Then, see you at the Palace. ” After saying that, the image of the King's projection that was plastered above the sky disappeared in an instant. This made all the spectators at the Amritzer Stadium very impressed and became even more enthusiastic.

 It turns out that all this time, the King Velodrian also always watched every series of matches in the Togu City Tournament, and the brief welcome he had just now, made all residents in the Nexus Kingdom even more excited to watch the Tournament and did not want to miss it, the Togu City Tournament was so popular, and maybe right now the tournament is being watched by many people in other kingdoms too.

 A few moments after the King gave his speech, now the time had come for the biggest battle. The Host immediately called the names of the two fighters, Gill and Dragon, to enter the arena. So immediately, their arrival was greeted by cheers from all the spectators in every corner of the Amritzer Stadium. It made Gill and Dragon feel a little nervous, because they were walking in the middle of such a festive situation, even more festive than they had ever felt before.

 "Gill, are you feel nervous?" Asked Dragon.

 "Ye- yes, a little, but I also feel excited." Gill replied.

 "So do i." Dragon said with a smile.

 Among the many spectators who filled the stands, there were Glauss who sat with Tatsui, Edwin, Chap blaze, Best knight, Cobra, Diamor, Bernie zarr, also Kalpen with Zhoei. Almost all of the participants who had fallen in the Tournament were present to watch the Final match between Gill and Dragon, they also seemed to be curious, who between Gill and Dragon would be the champion? But the figures of Azter and Ajora don't seem to be there, it looks like they have returned to their kingdom, the Gold one Kingdom, or maybe they are currently working on other business.

 Dragon and Gill had previously promised each other, to fight to the fullest, so that the two of them could reach the finals. Not to determine who is stronger or who is greater, but they want to compete in a healthy manner, to achieve their respective goals after becoming the Togu City Tournament Champion. And whatever the outcome of the match later, it wouldn't affect the friendship relationship between both of them at all.

 Now the Togu City Tournament has finally arrived at the Final, after going through many long and exciting battles. Finally, it was determined that there were two candidates who would become Champions of the Tournament, namely Gill and Dragon. 

 ( Gill vs Dragon )