>>5934046>>5934047>>5934052"Dhundan, on the Axeman. I'll take the archer. I think he's their captain."
The four of you bow, then charge.
Your Horse takes a crescent-shaped trajectory, leap over an arrow. You strike, and see the bubble taking him.
A smug smile plaster on your face. You turn around, as you feel yourself rising.
There's joy, and surprise in the Axeman gaze, mimicking yours. Seems like the fight was over before he expected.
"<span class="mu-s">And the first round of the battle is won by the Western Branch!</span>"
Thunderous applause in the arena.
You were really close to win. Your two bubbles reach your teammate's; at least they had a great vantage point to observe the fight.
The discreet man that led you to the arena pop the five bubbles with a sweeping motion, and he leads you back to your room. The next fight will begin soon, but not immediately.
You take a bit of time to wind down and think while back in your lodgings, before next match starts.
This few minutes in the Arena sure felt like an eternity.
>How much did you enjoy this fighting format?On one hand, you get farther away than you expected. On the other, you made three strategical mistakes.
First one was letting Dhundan take the captainship. You gave all orders, and he was eliminated before you.
Ok, maybe this was an half-mistake as you captured some of the aggression. Still, it would have been a better call.
Second one was letting the Wilds captain alone, and attacking the two of them in the melee. This cost you Norm Yi.
Third one was not pitting Dhundan against the Archer, and yourself against Axeman. His shield Art would have completely negate the skilled, but lacking Spiritual Arts, Western fighter. You could have taken the captain.
How do you feel about your result?
>Second place is first loser. You're bitter and mad at yourself for your mistakes [bad for your mental health, motivation to push yourself in the near future]>Could have been better, could have been worst. You don't care much [No effect]>You almost won. A bit unlucky, still a good showing for the sect. You're proud [good for your mental health, you won't push yourself as hard in the near future] 