Marduk
A lone messenger scaled a rocky cliffside, pantimg heavily as he struggled to go on further. His legs were wobbling as his arm coukd barely go on further. Although the top was just a few meters, it felt like miles for him. "Dammit, why did I take this job!? And why did this bastard chppse to stay at such a high up place!?" His hand latched onto the very top, feeling around for more cliff. He didnt even realize he was already up there. He let out a sigh of relief,, p mustering what strength he had and pulling himself up "Finally! Now all I have to do is go to the village up here and-" His eyes widened once his head was over the cliff, having a clear view of what was supposed to be a village with a lush and unique forest with animals that have adapted to the high altitude.
But instead, there was only a massive crater spanning over a kilometer wide. The lush forest was replaced with a barren wasteland, not a single sign of life in sight. "W-what?"
"Not what you expected?" The messenger jumped in surprise, nearly falling off the cliff if a soft wall of smoke hadnt stopped him. He turned, Marduk sitting oh a floating cloud as he smoked his pipe. Marduks gaze was fixated on thr massive crater, serious and sending a chill down the messenger back.
Marduk sighed
"Once again, he's aluded me. But never has he taken it this far" He clenched his fist, his killing intent nearly crushing the messenger. He turned to him, an eyebrow raised
"And what are you doing here?" The messenger mentally facepalmed, forgetting the whole purpose of this trip "Smoke magic, I assume you are Marduk Assyria of Vyper Bolt?" Marduk nodded "I-I have this for you!?" The messengers palms were sweaty as he handed Marduk the envelope.
Marduk opened it and began to read the contents
"The Grand Magic Games? I've never participated in any of these so why invite me now?" He continued to read, his face serious the entire time. He didnt show much interest until his got to the very end, a wide grin forming across his face
"The Grand Magic Games....its about time I make my debut." He blew out a long stream of smoke, kneading it into a cloud for the messenger to take down. Before the messenger could say anything, Marduk jetted off on his cloud back towards Vyper Bolt. He was a far ways away from home, but theres no way he would miss this Grand Magic Games.