The Art Of Sword

2 hours before the meeting Sogae goes to Sunz and Jihu's room to wake them up. She knocks on Jihu’s room first and hears a reply “I’m UP!” She then goes knocked on Sunz’s room but no reply, she tried again two to three times but there was still no reply. She then opens the door with a spare room card.

The room’s door is now wide open. Before entering the room Sogae said, “Sorry for intruding!”. As Sogae enters the room she sees that the light was still on, the curtains are closed and the room was dead silent.

When she gets close to the bed, she sees that the blanket was covering a body from head to toe. She then remove the blanket to reveal that Sunz was sleeping in coffin position. After removing the blanket Sunz suddenly woke up.

Sogae was shocked by what just happened and said: I’m here to wake you up.

Sunz: Oh thank you! And what floor is the meeting being held on?

Sogae: The second floor. Are you ok not tired at all?

Sunz: Oh this I guess it's pretty normal for my body to sometimes wake up and high on energy.

Sogae sighs in relief: I just want to make sure that you’re ok. If you don’t need anything else then I’m leaving.

Sunz: That will be all, thank you for your service.

Sogae leaves the room and goes back to doing her work. Sunz gets ready and goes knock on Jihu’s room.

“Knock” “Knock”

A few seconds later Jihu come out fully dress “Ready to go?”Jihu said

Sunz: Yeah let’s go! Sogae said that we’re meeting on the second floor.

Jihu and Sunz have a small talk while getting to the meeting point.

Jihu: You know that it’s noon right? Why are you wearing that’s black hoodie around?

Sunz: First from what I read it is called a windbreaker, second wearing this makes me feel safe and comfortable.

“Ding” elevator opens.

Sunz: What do you think I have that other opponents don’t?

Jihu: Let’s be real! Overall you are way weaker than other contestants. But what you have that others don’t is the element of surprise. Plus you have two clan skills while others only know one.

“Ding” elevator opens on floor 2.

Sunz: You mean the “element of surprise” that is also a surprise to myself. The clan’s skills I think I’m getting used to it, but I still need to experiment more with them to make it my own thing.

Jihu: Yeah I know, you and your brain always make simple things become way too complex even for yourself. Hey, we made it to the lunch room.

Sunz: I did not expect that it going to be a buffet. Hey there Grimm!

Sunz and Jihu approach Grimm’s table.

Sunz: You mind if we sit with you?

Grimm: Sure! Come on sit down!

Sunz and Jihu sit together with Grimm.

Grimm: Ok Sunz! Why are you wearing a jacket in this weather?

Sunz: (I don’t even want to say it is a windbreaker. I called it a jacket all the time.) Well, it makes me feel safe and comfortable. What about you? You’re wearing a trench coat that is way hotter and heavier than my jacket.

Grimm: It’s like a debuff for my daily life. So when I take it off my true strength is revealed.

Sunz: So are we allowed to take some food right now or after the announcement?

Grimm said “I’m having my coffee first. But think you can, I saw that fat kid grabbing food for like the third time.” Then point at the fat kid that is taking some noodles.

Sunz and Jihu both look at the kid and think for a sec. Sunz’s mind(Ok that’s weird he is not normal fat but he looks like a sphere). Jihu’s mind (Is he one of the contestants?)

Sunz: If we’re allowed then I’m going to get myself a bowl of soup. (I fucking love soup)

Jihu: Mr. Grimm…

Grimm: Just called me Grimm and tell Sunz that’s too.

Jihu: Ok then! Grimm how did you know about this tournament I thought the clan only invited those that are from other clans instead of individuals like you.

Grimm: From what I see it was god giving me a second chance. And what she said is my reason to join this tournament “You keep lying to yourself that you could save them. Even though you know that you don’t have the strength, and even if you died while trying to save them the secret goes along with you. Then they will never be saved. I’m here to give you a chance to reborn by throwing away the life you’re living.”

Grimm: That’s why I’m here gambling my life's useless past.

Jihu: And who is the person that you’re talking about?

Grimm: I saw her face but I can’t tell you who she is or else my life end right now. But one thing for sure she is from your clan.

During Jihu and Grimm conversation, Sunz was getting soup.

“Hmm what to choose Samgyetang or Gamjatang? One literally has a whole chicken in it while the other is technically a stew.” Sunz thinks to himself.

“You mind if I go first,” the fat kid said in Japanese. Sun quickly answers “Sure goes ahead”. “Wait how did I know that he was Japanese? Did the candy that the Merchant give me also tell me which language they’re speaking? Well that’s convenient!” Sun think to himself.

After finishing getting his soup the Japanese boy said “Having a hard time choosing what to eat?”

Sunz: Yeah I’m planning to have soup first but it's so hard to choose between these two.

Japanese boy: I see that you just work up so you should go with Samgyetang then you can go have Gamjatang or any other dishes.

Sunz: Any reason why?

Japanese boy: The thing is when we wake up, sometimes our body is too lazy to eat anything so it’s best to start off with something that is light and can go down your throat easy.

Sunz: Oh ok then thank you very much.

Japanese boy: The name is Yama. Yama Yamada!

Sunz: Thank you for your food tip Yama. My name is Sunz. Sunz Wu!

At that moment Sogae walks onto the stage.

Sogae: Sorry for making everyone wait, it’s now the time to announce the tournament bracket.

The whole room turn into darkness then the whole stage suddenly lit up and on the stage was a screen displaying 17 empty brackets.

Sogae announces: And now when your name appears on the bracket a spotlight will shine on you. Every contestant prepares to meet your opponent.

Sogae: The first name on the bracket is Yama Yamada (The spotlight then shines on him). And your opponent is Sunz Wu (The light then shines on Sunz). I did not expect our first two contestants would have met this soon. Now let’s move on to the rest of the brackets.

Sunz (welp this is awkward): I think we should separate…

Yama: Yeah! But if you need any tips on food just ask me.

Sunz: Ok! Thank you for helping me!

Yama and Sunz trade smile before going back to their table. Yama’s smile was friendly and welcoming, while Sunz’s smile is filled with awkwardness.