Disclaimer: I don't own them except the mysterious man.
Author's Notes: It's about time I get a negative review by an anonymous person. This story is not suppose to make sense and I don't have time to fix some errors. A rushed fic is a rushed fic. You might want to reconsider reading this next chapter while I prepare for my serious fic "Kingdom Under Fire: Crimson Tide" soon
Dynastic Kingdom Slugfest episode 3
Knock knock sound was heard and Zhou Tai opens the door. It's Lu Xun, still feeling nervous and scare of participating this tournament.
"Ah, fireboy! What a pleasant surprise to be at my office?" Mysterious guy said.
"I…I don't want to go in the battle royal. It's a mistake to be qualified after winning a match against a random private," Lu Xun said.
"…" Seeing one of the most popular Wu officers frighten of going in that ring isn't right. There must be something to wake Lu Xun up from taking this burden.
"Please, take me out of the number 28 contender," Lu Xun said.
"I can't do that. You must get a hold of yourself and bring us the fireboy we knew who aid Lu Meng in capturing the great Guan Yu," Mysterious man said.
"But, fighting in a massive battle royal against Wei, Shu and even Wu, I don't know if I'm up for it," Lu Xun said.
"Learn…" Mysterious man said.
"….." Lu Xun thinks about it before he walks away to the door out of the office. "Alright, I'll try and learn from this experience."
Lu Xun left the office and Zhou Tai sighed.
"Lu Xun….so young…" Zhou Tai said.
"You're talking about the warrior whose heart is the purest of all warriors," Mysterious man said.
The two bodyguards nodded.
Back to the battle royal…
Gan Ning is having some serious trouble. With two Wei officers combining their attacks at every angle, Gan Ning must block half of them and take a few hits in. The longer this keep up, he'll get worn out.
"Man, it supposes to be every man for themselves. Come on Gan Ning, think of something," Gan Ning thought.
"They say your valor is most impressive in the battlefield. I don't think you're used to it on defense," Xiahou Dun said.
Gan Ning smirks while looking down on the ring mat. He channels his chi within his sword and prepares for a counterattack. Hopefully, someone in his ranks will come out after a few minutes and even the odds.
"Heh…what else you have in store against me?" Gan Ning asked.
Xiahou Dun and Dian Wei waste no time to attack the Wu officer. Gan Ning dodges the first set of swings and then parries the rest waiting for the right opportunity to perform his favorite counterattack. When Xiahou Dun tries to perform his dash strike, Gan Ning's chi begins to release in unleashing the quickest masou counter.
The move reaches to Dian Wei's direction, but Dian Wei roll out of the way and throw his axe like a boomerang homing at Gan Ning when he stops near the ropes. Gan Ning dunks under the axe not wanting feel what it's like to get headaches from the strength of Dian Wei's axe.
Xiahou Dun took the hit. As he got up, he begins to see the speed of Gan Ning's masou as an impressive sight. Sadly, he won't fall for that reverse tactic again.
"Very impressive…" Xiahou Dun said.
At the backstage…
Xu Zhu eating a chocolate bar he brought for 1 gold. He never tasted anything sweeter other than beef buns and rice. The two Qiaos laugh was heard near his presence. He turns to see what they are laughing about.
"See, he loves eating with his mouth all sloppy and stuff," Xiao Qiao said.
"That's why he's eats like a hunger tiger," Da Qiao said. "Makes me wonder do all of Cao Cao's officers eat like that?"
"Speaking of Cao Cao, he's number 43. I can't see myself being in the same ring with that scum. Sister lets take him out together and show him not to think about luscious things at us," Xiao Qiao said.
"I wouldn't count on trying to eliminate Cao Cao together. He is tricky in many ways and Sun Ce and Zhou Yu are 41 and 40. We must hold till they come out to the ring" Da Qiao said.
They continue to discuss about their survival, but what they didn't know is that Cao Cao is hiding behind the walls turning his face at the the Two Qiaos with Guo Jia making short sounds.
"Hehehe, look at them so concern about being in the same ring with me," Cao Cao said.
"Two flowers awaiting to be snitch at the hands of our possession. My lord, I must also warn Sun Ce and Zhou Yu will be anxious to break the party," Guo Jia said.
"I don't mind those pricks coming to save their precious…" Cao Cao walks towards the other side of the hall with a wicked smile.
At the office again…
"Maybe I should fix the list just to balance the competition," The mysterious man reviewed the list and think over it one more time until he makes his conclusion, "Nah, it's better this way. I don't care if no one likes what I'm putting."
The backstage again…
Xu Zhu prepares to make his entrance when Zhang Liao shows up tapping his shoulder.
"Where is our lord?" Zhang Liao asked.
"Uh..I dunno." Xu Zhu answered.
"Hmph, good luck on eliminating Gan Ning. By the way, eliminate Xiahou Dun and Dian Wei till my turn comes. Nobody will from Wei will be the best, but me," The Wu killer then left the scene.
Xu Zhu then make his way towards the ring. The audience is too focused on Gan Ning's 2 vs 1 nightmare, now it's time to increase the numbers 3 vs 1.
"It's smashing time!" Xu Zhu hits his giant iron club on the ring mat making a minor quake effect.
Gan Ning turns to see Xu Zhu's presence. This doesn't look good to Gan Ning. He quickly takes the offense hoping to buy more time for someone other than a Wei officer making it's way to the ring.
Back in the office…
There's another knock on the door. The mysterious man opens it and Zhuge Liang enters. He stares at Wei Yan coldly.
"Um, may I help you with something?" Mysterious man said.
Zhuge Liang continues to stare in the eye at Wei Yan. Lucky for Wei Yan, he isn't with Zhuge Liang this time.
"…..what…." Wei Yan asked.
"He has done nothing, Mr. Sleeping Dragon. Obedience at best, but of course he can be redundant at times because of confusions," Mysterious man explained.
"Ah, well then, I'll be back later for good results," Zhuge Liang said.
When Zhuge Liang left, Wei Yan turns at both the mysterious man and Zhou Tai's attention.
"It's nothing, lets get back to business," Mysterous man said.
At the room where Zhao Yun is…
The door opens and reveals Ma Chao, he finally found Zhao Yun after wandering the place asking people where he at.
"Don't tell me you got first class service by that mysterious man," Ma Chao said.
Zhao Yun tries to explain why he accepts the gift. After minutes of the conversation, Ma Chao walks towards the window. He watches Gan Ning struggling to overcome the Wei opponents.
"But, this still don't explain why our names isn't on the list. There are question marks at the number 10 to 1, plus the entire battle royal turning into the Wei Kingdom show," Ma Chao said.
"We'll make our debut in the ring soon. Just be patient, Ma Chao," Zhao Yun said.
"Hmph!" Ma Chao sits on the chair and continue watching the fight. "Getting qualified and wait here for nothing…"
But at the backstage, Ma Chao isn't the only one complaining this.
"Father! Gan Ning is outnumbered and he can't last long. What I don't understand is not being on the list. I qualify for this battle, but to just wait here and see Gan Ning at the hands of Wei strength in numbers," Shang Xiang said.
"Don't worry my little girl. About Gan Ning, he's of Wu and as a Wu soldier, I expect him to show great endurance during this tournament. Shang Xiang, Victory will soon be ours!" Sun Jian said proudly.
To Shang Xiang it's like the same thing Ce said. Still there's something fishy about this tournament that Shang Xiang does not expect.
In the ring…
It's the same thing happening in the battle. Gan Ning outnumbered, Xu Zhu thinking about what Zhang Liao said, and both Xiahou Dun and Dian Wei trying to put an end to the pirate's survival game.
In the special room…
Ma Chao's fury builds as he continues watching this 3 vs 1 so-called "Last man standing" tournament. Zhao Yun is still playing Samurai Shodown 2.
At the backstage hall…
The Qiao Sisters prepare to make their entrance with the youngest going first then the older one.
Tune in next time….
