Disclaimer: I don't own them, but the mysterious man.
Dynastic Kingdom Slugfest episode 4
At the ring…
The three Wei officers attacked Gan Ning everywhere and all Gan Ning could do is block and dodge. This is like some horrible formation planned at a losing battle. Two Wei officers have near identical strength to knock him far off the place and one closes to his own.
"Dammit! Which one is the weakest I should focus on?" Gan Ning thought as he continues to block everything, sometimes it hurts because those strikes are causing tremble effects within his bones.
"Attack all out and eliminate this Wu scum before Lord Cao Cao gets here," Xiahou Dun said.
They continue the assault, which makes Gan Ning more concerned of what the Wei officers are up to in this tournament. Then he hears the music chant and all the officers stop attacking and turn to the direction where new opponents make their way to the ring.
The younger sister of the two Qiaos is excited to have some fun of her own, at first, she's aware of the solution, but then it's all cool with her. Her fans are sharp and she gets in the ring.
"Xiao Qiao, thank goodness you're here," Gan Ning said.
"Yeess, I'm here. But, don't think I'll let you win this tournament without the rest of the Wu officers trying to claim the title "best Wu officer" in this ring," Xiao Qiao said.
Gan Ning gets sweatdrops on the back of his head and turns back to the three Wei officers direction.
"Ok you jabornies, now we're going 2 vs 3 with me playing offense and Xiao Qiao will do the defenses," Gan Ning said. Xiao Qiao, however, she dash at Xu Zhu and attacks him with lighting speed not caring about Gan Ning's game plan. She's in this for the 5 billion herself.
"Hey fatboy, can you keep up with my speed?" Xiao Qiao taunted.
"Grr…" Xu Zhu loses focus and starts attack the little daredevil of the Qiao sisters. Xiao Qiao jumps over Xu Zhu's club and stands on it.
"This thing is really that big? Why don't you keep it like this and I'll sit and watch Gan Ning getting his ass kicked," Xiao Qiao said.
This pisses Xu Zhu off more. No one makes fun of the swing of his club when somebody going to get eat by it. He charges at the little brat showing no mercy. What's more annoying is the size of Xiao Qiao, she moves so fast and does little damage at him.
At the backstage…
"I hope she knows what she's doing…." Da Qiao said.
Back in the office…
"Every few minutes, the next opponent comes out so fast. Neither of them will be predicted as the victor of this battle or rather just having fun. I gave Xiao Qiao way too much fun participating this tournament," Mysterious man said.
"She's reckless unlike her older sister…." Zhou Tai said.
"Too….cute…" Wei Yan said.
"Ah, at least she can do something," Mysterious man smiled as he continue watching the battle royal.
At the hall of this futuristic building…
"Hmph, stuck in a job serving hot dogs and the damn owner won't give me another shot at qualifying. What's good for the glory of Wu without me, who lead Wu's expedition to capturing the Jing province…" Sun Quan mumbled.
A tall man shows up with his companion next to him.
"Excuse me, are you still serving?" Guan Yu asked.
"Oh, yes I'm making the finest hot dogs that nobody else learnt to do them. Thanks to the so-called boss, my legacy continues as the first Wu, first Sun, and the first emperor to make hot dogs! Everything in the house!" Sun Quan said. Now it's like he gets over his anger about Zhang Liao and the mysterious man and settle down to try something new.
"Can you teach us how to make them? Our kingdom will gladly like to try out this food of the future," Guan Ping said.
Sun Quan served them lunch and agrees to teach them his latest masterpiece. It's good to try something new.
In the office again…
The door was knocked and Wei Yan opens the door. In comes the self proclaimed Mightiest Warrior in the land. Among men, among horses.
"I want to get in there with Gao Shun at that ring!" Lu Bu said.
"I see what you're mad about, just be patient, Lu Bu. If I did put you in there earlier…the audience are going to scream unbalance at the whole arena. Please understand that I'm giving you the best position to enter that ring," Mysterious man said.
"Alright, but after I'm done with waiting, it will be I, Lu Bu that'll win this battle royal. No one dares to throw The Mighty One over the ropes," Lu Bu said. He and Gao Shun exit out of the office and the Mysterious man sits back on his seat rubbing his forehead. Maybe the mightiest warrior does need some action, but balancing is important.
At the hall next to the door where the mysterious man's office is at, Chen Gong and Diao Chan are waiting for their lord to return for the news.
"Just as I predict, Lu Bu. He puts you in either of the 10-1 spots so Cao Cao can take advantage of the tournament," Chen Gong said as he continues, "We must plan a giant momentum in order to cease the Wei army's long run."
"Gao Shun on number 15. I suggest you ally with Meng Huo and Zhu Rong till either Lu Bu and I will enter and crush either Cao Cao's officers or anyone else way," Diao Chan said.
"But, my lady, I want to fight Zhang Liao!" Gao Shun said.
"You will get your chance, that is if Zhang Liao can survive the ring long enough to see your presence," Diao Chan said and she turns at Lu Bu, "Darling, maybe you should get some much needed practice till your turn comes."
"Hmph, very well. Hey, I heard Zhao Yun was gifted with a box-office room. I will like to go in and greet him," Lu Bu said. He went to find Zhao Yun.
"I'll make some tabs around Cao Cao's schemes. It's not looking too good right now. He can't wait to show his womanizing with the Qiaos," Chen Gong said annoyed.
The rest of Lu Bu's vassals went to their separate ways wandering the weird arena. Sima Yi, who is hiding behind the walls at the corner of the hall, thinks about what they're talking about.
"Hmm, this mysterious man sounds like a good person who can hear my opinion of the list," Sima Yi said. He walks towards the door and knock.
The mysterious man open the door and sees someone he didn't expect will get to meet him face to face.
"May I help you with something?" Mysterious man asked.
"Yes, lets start by introducing myself as the devil advocate, Sima Yi at your service!" Sima Yi announced.
Wei Yan and Zhou Tai did a slow clap.
"So, everyone is bringing up commotions about your entrée list. I will like to share my opinion about it," Sima Yi said.
"What do you think?" Mysterious man questioned.
"I think it's formidable, spectacular!" Sima Yi said.
"Really?" Mysterious man said.
"Really. Putting 3 of Cao Cao's strongest officers and make Wu's Gan Ning a pain in the ass to learn defense, that's incredible. The masou of his can surely give us trouble when he wakes up, but still, this is a genius work of art," Sima Yi said.
"Finally, someone here knows what I'm up to!" Mysterious man said.
"I wonder why one of the Qiaos is provoking Xu Zhu? She seems like she didn't notice Dian Wei and Xiahou Dun might come to aid, Zhu," Sima Yi said.
"She's like a little daredevil you know. Those Wu women…" Mysterious man walks up to the viewing and checks the outcome of the battle.
Xiao Qiao is still enjoying her fun with Xu Zhu and Gan Ning continues to find an opening against the double assault of Dun and Wei. At least, Xu Zhu isn't coming to pull some extra effort to make him get eliminated.
In Zhao Yun's box office room…
He's still playing fighting games. After learning how to play Samurai Shodown 2, he went on and plays the dreamcast version of Soul Calibur. One thing caught his eye is the character named Kilik. Ma Chao went to see the same character Zhao Yun is playing.
"Wow, he portrays a lot like you," Ma Chao said.
"Almost…" Zhao Yun picks the Mission Mode and studies the basic things like guard impact and combos.
The door is open and Lu Bu enters. He is amaze at the box office room fill with cool things you want in your own room. When he turns to see what Zhao Yun is doing, he looks at the style of the weapon based fighting game.
"Hey Zhao Yun. What's up with two interesting warriors fighting inside some kind of box?" Lu Bu asked.
"It's a TV and this is a video game. Something from the future this mysterious man gifted me with," Zhao Yun explained.
"So this guy comes from the future, but that's not all, he's a foreigner," Ma Chao said.
"Interesting," Lu Bu said.
In the backstage near the entrance to the ring…
Da Qiao getting ready to make her way to the ring and as the countdown reaches it's climax, she walks out to see the audience jeering and cheering the contestants who are still fighting it out at the ring. No one got eliminate yet.
"Da Qiao?" Gan Ning said. He's still struggling to counter Xiahou Dun's evolution attack.
"Quit turtling, Ning and just give up!" Xiahou Dun shouted.
"And get eliminated? Hell no!" Gan Ning said. He prepares to throw a roundhouse at Dun's weak spotted right eye, but the furious warrior anticipate the move and execute a flying uppercut slash.
Da Qiao aid her sister in engaging combat with Xu Zhu. Great, two Qiaos making the sleeping tiger feel dull. He wants to smash their cutey face badly.
Back in the office…
The door was open without a knock and the staffman appears with some urgent news.
"It's Dong Zhuo! He brought an army of 250,000 coming to wreck our stadium if we don't let him qualify for the battle royal!" The staffman said.
"Sigh, don't he ever give up? Wei Yan, Zhou Tai, go ask Lu Bu to join you two and annihilate Dong Zhuo. Wen Chou and Yan Liang are saving enough so you guys can bust some heads," Mysterious man said.
The party left to work on their first assignment. This is one tough security you can't break through. With Lu Bu, it's better than ironwall strategy.
Tone in next time for the first person getting eliminated…
