Round of 16 ended yesterday.
Rafael easily defeated them.
The team he was facing was even weaker than the Round of 32 team.
Snowland team also won.
And also, the team Avery was in, Iceland, won with ease.
Avery hasn't fought a single match yet.
There was also Liam's team.
Liam's team is from a small City called Frostyland.
They weren't even seeded coming to this tournament, and only 256 teams were seeded.
Their success has already gathered a lot of attention, and everyone noticed that it was because of Liam.
His teammates never won a match after Round of 256, but Liam alone defeated everyone.
Frostyland first time in 50 years, is in the limelight!
The citizens from Frostyland are thrilled and proud.
Especially Liam's family…
In every household of Frostyland, the tournament was broadcasted.
And every time their team's turn was to fight, the viewing rate increased to 100%.
Next Morning.
Today, Quarterfinals and Semifinals will be held.
Tomorrow… The Finals will be held, and it will gather everyone's attention.
Liam was sitting with his teammates while his coach was anxiously biting his nails.
Liam looked calm— he had his eyes closed.
Kira was trembling out of anxiousness.
She knows that Liam won't ever give up the match— he will fight till he is unable to fight.
It is a very dangerous mentality to have.
She is scared that Liam will do everything he can do to win the match… And some people won't go easy on him even if their win is guaranteed.
*CHEERS*
Liam saw a handsome blond-haired figure waving to the crowd.
He is Avery, and he won his match.
He gently smiled towards the audience, which earned him a lot of cheering and flirtatious looks from the female population.
Three matches were already held.
Winners were Coldland's High School of Fighting, Snowland, and Iceland.
It was time for the final match.
Frostyland Vs. Rumbleland.
Rumbleland looked arrogant as if their win had been guaranteed.
Liam's teammates looked anxious, they wanted to help Liam somehow, but they didn't have the power to do that.
"FINAL MATCH OF QUARTERFINALS! FROSTYLAND VS. RUMBLELAND!"
*CHEERS*
People in Frostyland went quiet…
They were praying for a miracle.
Reaching the semifinals will be the ultimate honor.
In a particular household in Frostyland…
A fatigued middle-aged woman watched the old-looking TV with a trembling body— she is Liam's mother, Carla.
Next to her, a pale-looking young girl was sitting in a wheelchair.
She is Liam's little sister Laura.
They hold hands while looking at the TV with scared and nervous faces.
Liam's teammates were the first ones to go into the Arena.
But… His two teammates got defeated in 10 seconds.
The Rumbleland members looked amused and had mocking looks.
People from Frostyland felt despair.
Rumbleland was the finalist candidate after all, and Liam somehow needs to defeat them all.
The audience already looked uninterested.
But…
Four Kings didn't look down on Liam.
'Show what you can do… My rival!' Michael thought to himself.
Michael already decided that Liam was his rival.
Liam isn't aware.
No one is aware.
But being a King's rival is… Even greater honor than reaching the semifinals.
Liam stood up.
"Liam… Be safe…" Kira said with worry.
Liam entered the Arena.
"Third Match! Liam Vs. Peru!"
"FIGHT!"
"Defeat him, hahaha!" Peru's teammates laughed.
Peru smirked and instantly went into the offensive.
Peru twisted his waist and used his entire body to unleash his punch.
He had a mocking smirk on his face.
Liam's calm face started turning into a vicious beast!
*SWOOSH*
Peru's punch reached his target, but then he felt that he didn't hit anything.
"Hmm?" Peru was confused, but he felt a presence underneath him.
He quickly glanced down and saw Liam's crouching figure.
"?!"
[Sinning Blasphemy!]
Liam's punch hit Peru's torso.
Peru's face suddenly turned into agony and despair.
*BAM*
Liam's punch sent him flying straight towards the sky.
Everyone looked silently as Peru's body crashed on the ground outside the arena.
"Match over! Winner, Liam!"
The audience watched with mouths agape.
Rumbleland's team grimaced.
While Liam's teammates cheered.
But something else shocked everyone as well.
Four Kings were actually clapping.
It was captured on camera as well, and everyone saw it.
Citizens from Frostyland felt incredibly proud— it was like they had finally entered World's Stage!
Rumbleland's second member quickly entered the arena.
"FIGHT!"
The second member of Rumbleland, also known as Findu, went into the offensive.
His movement technique was weird, though.
At first, he moved straight, then zigzag.
[Snakewalk]
Findu smirked seeing Liam being confused, but when he reached the attack range…
Liam punched.
*SWOOSH*
Liam's fist contacted Findu's face, which sent him flying out of the bounds.
"M-M-Match over! Winner, Liam!" Even Lyon was shocked.
*CHEERS*
Finally, the audience started cheering after seeing this unbelievable show of power!
Rumbleland's Captain was sweating furiously, but he entered the Arena.
"Third Match! Liam Vs. Ruu!"
*SWOOSH*
Ruu only watched with widened eyes as Liam disappeared and appeared in front of him.
'M-Monster…' Ruu thought, but Liam's elbow already contacted with his torso.
"UGH!" Ruu flew out of the arena.
"M-M-MATCH OVER! WINNER FROSTYLAND!!!"
*CHEERS*
The Audience stood up and started clapping like there was no tomorrow.
Liam bowed and left the arena under loud clapping noises.
He arrived at his team's stands and was instantly trapped in a hug.
Kira hugged him tightly.
Liam stayed silent, but a small smile was on his face.
Once she was done hugging him, Liam sat down and watched as Lyon took the stage.
Lyon walked to the middle of the arena and smiled, "Only four teams remaining… Coldland, Frostyland, Snowland, and Iceland."
"One hour later, the two matches will be held, but now… We need to decide the matchups."
*CHEERS*
The Audience could barely stay put, and their cheers echoed in the entire city of Snowland.
Lyon had two cups next to him, and both cups had only 2 balls.
He grabbed one ball from each and opened it— he looked at the names and smiled.
"Matchs have been decided!" Lyon shouted with a smile.
"First match! Coldland Vs. Snowland!"
"Second match! Frostyland Vs. Iceland!"
