Jerome
*The kid would be sleeping his head placed on the table with his arms around it, he had a gentle snore as his chest rose and fell he had a red katana on his back he had been on and off sleeping for hours now his body was to small to stay awake and deal with the excess mana that filled his body so it forced him to sleep, so it could manage it unless if he was in a fight he would slowly become more awake the more mana he burned it all but they didn't want him to do much fighting seeing as he was a kid but he won the last tournament he was half human half elf, so he remained in his position, he was stronger the then the sword saint which is quite embarssing seeing how the sword saint acts to be weaker then a child he slowly woke up and rose his head to look around with tired eyes he saw Wei and spoke.*

`"Uh... Hello... I'm umm... Elias nice to meet you elder... Are you a new star...? Did I miss the tournament? I hope I didn't did I sleep through it?"`

*He looked around slightly panicking the witch would gently place her hand under his chin and wipe his face of drool that was on his cheek.*
Jose
```"To me, you are all seniors until I reach the point of your stature. But the little one is the exception, ha ha ha. But this humble taoist will heed this senior's advice. A water please, or tea if possible, ha ha ha"```

*Seeing the young boy wake from his slumber, he smiled gently and waved towards the young man*

```"Greetings, I am not a star, yet. However, I look forward to meeting or seeing you at the tournament. It is tomorrow, so worry not. I am Wei Wuxian, the Palace master of the Immortal Sword Sect"```

*He said smiling before the young man, extending a hand out to shake his*

```A pleasure to meet you"```
Lorene
`"I hope your good with kids because we rotate who he stays with occasionally, he also can choose whichever one of us he stays with but we typically just rotate based on missions we have to deal with and how much free time for instance it's my turn at the moment since I haven't had the little guys for about 5 months, I spoil him alot."`

*She chuckled as he said he wasn't a star yet she filled his cup up with tea, and it became warm almost instantly, then very slightly hot a perfect temperature with small trail go steam coming from his cup she didn't even need to move anything to do it.*

`"Oh one last piece of advice no matter what happens in a tournament you cannot intervene regardless of your moral code or beliefs until the person yields, that's if your watching. If it is determined the person can no longer continue the fight is over but as long as there awake and fighting, it's fine or if there getting pummeled into the earth half beaten to death you still can't intervene until they yield or no longer able to fight."`

*She took notice of his giving nature and didn't want him to be disqualified even though she herself didn't agree with it and had used her powers to alter some outcomes saving people by turning the sword a little left to avoid the person she wouldn't say anything about that.*

`"Sometimes people don't have the chance to yield as to why we do have accidents... When people don't hold back and it causes a death. But the general rule is to find out during the fight how strong your opponent is before going all out to prevent you from killing them accidentally."`
Jerome
*Felt his chin and cheek wiped from drool he had a soft smile on his small face he reached out to shake weis hand but was very nervous.*

`"Is elder the fabled Wei Wuixan the palace master of an entire sect of formidable warriors??"`

*He asked his eyes lighting up as he heard stories of them in the battlefield from soldiers that survived the fighting.*
Jose
```"Ha ha ha I see, well when the tim comes, I on't mind watching after the young one. Perhaps he could spend time with the younger disciples as well."```

*With the cup turning warm, filled with teach he chuckled. He took a sip of it and made a great smile on his face*

```"How good, and I'll heed your advice. I understand the consequences and acknowledge why such thing has to be done."```

*When the young man tried to confirm his identity, he smiled*

```"Indeed it is, how honored I am to be noticed and known by you young one. I extend an invitation to you to visit the sect anytime you wish"```
Ramon
*She looked up after having enough time to cool off she spoke with her peppiness once more and excitement.*

`"I decided I want to participate once more in this tournament I want to knock him down off his status of a star just one rank I failed last year. I won't fail again."`

*She stated with pride brimming from her be it ignorance or false confidence she believed in herself.*

`"I wonder which of us will challenge you and which of us will you pick to challenge in certain you'll be one of the few or only one to challenge us."`

*She nodded seeing how kind he was to the kid it made her heart lite with joy the sword saint could never be this nice.*
Jerome
*Looks to his cup.Of juice and would sip on it happily.*

`"I am not very good with directions... I get lost very easily, I'll need help to go to your sect I would like to fight the fabled Wei Wuixan hehe!"`

*He said with happy face though soon it would grow tired once more and this would make him sad he hated sleeping so much but he couldn't help it he would sip on his juice and try to reserve whatever physical energy he had.*
Deborah
```"Ho ho ho, we wish you would, ho ho ho. However, do not hesitate this time, that is what caused you to lose the last time. But, allow for the new comers to get a taste first. At the end of the day, it is young sir War Chief, whom guards the gate of the top 3 spots. Do what you can and do your best without hurting yourself. But I know whom would like a crack at him first, it is quite obvious from how this young taoist acted in front of us, ha ha ha."```

*The man said with an old and croaky, however soft and gentle. Though his voice and presence were known and heard by them, his eyes glowed with a mystical white energy, resonating similarly with Wei Wuxian's. The old man chuckled as he cracked a smile towards Wei Wuxian*

```"Who knew another warrior of the murim would soar so high to bloom into a dragon, ka ka ka. So young green horn, do you recognize this qi of this old man?"```

*Spear King Chastiful asked and chuckled, as he wondered how far his legend within the murim had gone. Back in his past, he was known as one of the 10 great martial masters, Spear King "Jung Goo-rim", known as one of the most powerful spear wielders in murim history. Though he had suddenly disappeared from the eastern continent one day and had never been seen ever since*
Jose
```"Ha ha ha, senior isn't wrong, as I too aim for the Sword Saint"```

*Patting the young boy's head*

```"I can very well show you the way"```

*Though when the boy said he wished to fight him, he nodded*

```"When the day comes, I'll welcome it."```

*However, when the spear king spoke, once more, it was only then did he take a second glance at him. The old man looked oddly familiar... The man's qi was also dense... Sharp... And powerful... Only something he had felt within the upper realm... Or that belonging to one of the 10 great martial masters... No matter how old they are, they were once known as such for a reason... There, he immediately put both hands out and cupped them towards the old man and bowed his head*

```"Spear King Jung Goo-rim, it is an honor to meet someone of your legendary status. I can only wonder how you ended here"```
Ramon
`"Yes yes I will not hesitate, next time I shall not falter, you are right the young sir guards the top three spots, even though he is a child, perhaps I could allow him to take a shot at him first but you know how the tournaments work stars face off against each other first unless we all change the rules just this once, to give the your young taoist a shot at him first."`

*She chuckled, with a smile they were in agreement so far 2 votes to change the system this once.*

`"I will not challenge you young taoist I might if the others allow you to face the sword saint first, I am interested in having a fun time."`
Jerome
*Lowered his head after finishing his cup of juice his hand still on the cup as he rested his head down his arm closing his eyes tiredly he spoke softly.*

`"Thank you I love head pats."`

*He smiles tiredly.*

`"You have my vote, let's change the system I want to watch the fabled Elder Wei Wuxian defeat the sword guy."`

*He laughed a bit he didn't even remember his name he only knew him under sword guy but the spear king gave him chills down his spine he was always scared of him it was a irrational fear seeing as the spear king always treated him nice and kind but he just looked scary he stood up slowly and rubbed his eyes.*

`"I want to go get a pastry from the shops before they close it's getting dark you don't let me out after dark."`

*He opens his eye's with a cute smile to the others trying to convince them.*
Lorene
`"Hmm I don't know. Give me a few minutes to ponder on it, I know the sword saint wanted to challenge the kid this go around probably just to piss us off even though he will lose he wants to get under are skin by challenging the boy."`

*She shrugged as she drank her cup of water seeing the boy getting up and rubbing his face tiredly she thought for a few more moments.*

`"Ok but be right back after, you get your pastry if your not back within 5 minutes we will find you and you'll have a punishment given."`

*She sighed turning to wei.*

`"Which I could put some sort of tracker on that boy but you have my vote to change the system just this once if it'll get him closer to getting out of the stars."`
Jose
*With the discussion of changing the order and system, he raised a brow. Then raised his hand gently as he was about to speak*

"As fond and great an idea it would be, it would be learning too much into my favor and also affect the public's opinion, as such I would say it would not be advised to do such a thing. Though, I am eager to see what the sword Saint has to offer."

*Wei Wuxian said, he didn't want to change the rules and sudden things like this so rashly just to get the sword Saint out of the 9 stars. But it would be as if he were handed such a chance to him on a silver platter. He wouldn't have earned such a chance, nor would it feel right*

"However, if it had to be done, I will happily oblige as someone like him is not worthy of such title sadly..."

*When Kleo mentioned a tracker for the boy, he simply patted the boy's back, having placed a tracker on him himself*

"Do not worry, I have eyes on him. Whichever verdict and choice the esteemed 8 stars here choose, I will be willing. But I would consider the public opinion and consequences of such"
Jerome
*Began to head outside after he was pat on the back he didn't notice any tracker placed on him so he began to make his way out into the streets the festival was slowly dying down as the sun was begining to set he looked up to the beautiful sky, before walking which way was the pastry shop again? Oh man... They would get so mad if he got lost again... He always got lost on the way to fights he had to help in a very bad habit, he began to walk straight hoping to find the pastry shop or any pastry shop.*
Lorene
*As the boy began to leave she would nod and lower her witch hat to cover her face slightly as she had to think as the young man before her spoke.*

`"Perhaps your right, perhaps not. You are right that it would give you an advantage something that you perhaps don't want as you have something you want to prove to yourself."`

*She stated then listening to his next point well tomorrow will be the day they decide what happens, the orc star said no with a deep grumbling voice and spoke.*

`"The system remain same as it been for century."`

*His big fist got placed down on the table, the witch moved her hand away from the table as his fist cracked the table he didn't mean to he had to learn how to control his strength there tables weren't as strong as orc ones.*

`"Careful now you'll destroy the table, how did you place a tracker on him I sense an aura on you but can't pinpoint what your powers are you do have unique signature separate from mana."`

*She smiled and looked to the spear king.*

`"What's say you old man, what do you think we should do?"`
Frances
*Saw the young boy leaves the tavern he still had his sword floating beside him the maid had followed him outside when he had left he remained just outside the inns doors to the left beside the stone cobbles, he had attained a bottle of liquor, his sword began to spin slowly in a circle as he followed the boy with a hiccup and a drunken step he will defeat the orc and defeat the boy become the 3rd strongest it would be easier if something happened to said boy whilst he was out and about to make him a little weaker falling into the crowd step a block or two behind the lost boy he plotted.*
Deborah
"As much as I would like to topple him over, for the sake of peace and tradition, we should not change and violate such rules set. I simply wish the young Taoist good luck in his endeavor, though with these eyes of mine, I've seen what others cannot from you"

*The spear king chuckled, his eyes could see through Wei Wuxian's cultivation and could even measure his exact strength. It made him laugh more as he understood more whilst looking at him*

"And damn it, War Chief, contain your strength. It's the 5th time tonight you rascal"

*The old man said laughing*
Jose
"I agree in sentimentals, I wish to prove myself. To prove the world and show the strength of our hidden sect. I too wish to take the name of sword Saint."

*It was that moment he waved his hand, though to them it looked random. He had sent a soundless transmission message to 'someone' but for good reason.*

"How? With the power of qi, I'm sure Elder Jung Goo-rim will agree, can be used in many ways. It solely depends on the mastery, thus with my qi, I simply placed a marker on him. If he is in danger or at risk, I will know. But I too have many sets of eyes"
Ramon
`"Then it is settled the tournament remains the same. The name of the sword saint is very tainted because of him I only hope that if you were to succeed you can bring the title of sword saint back to good standing."`

*She lifted her cup of water up and began to drink.*

`"Spear king will you challenge kleo this time around? There is always the option to remain the same rank of a star unless you have more ambition."`

*She chuckled before speaking again.*

`"The power of qi... I wish to learn of this power not to wield or train in it but to witness how it's done if possible, like the inner working of it. You have us all interested young taoist."`
Jerome
*Spent some time walking about until he smelled the pastry store, wallah! He found it he still had some time to spare they wouldn't be upset if he was a minute or two late, he walked inside the pastry shop and ordered a jelly filled donut with a gold coin as he stood on his tips of his toes to grab the donut as they handed it down to him he smiled happily, he was 5'3 had some ways to go before fully growing up in terms of height, he held the jelly donut and ordered another with a smile and some hot chocolate, he looked so happy as he walked outside the store hot chocolate in one hand and jelly donuts in a paper bag in the other he looked left to right.*

`"Which way back to the inn.. I came from the.."`

*He turned left then turned right..*

`"I came from the right so that means I go left since I don't know oh man please don't be mad."`

*He began to walk left as he tried to find his way back to the inn it was cold outside bitter cold since it was warmer a gentle snow fall began to fall across the city this would make his hot chocolate all the much better. He sipped his cup of hot coco*
Frances
*Waited outside the shop the boy went in he was across the street from the shop his eyes watching with malice he walked another block away his eagle eyes watching his every move with a finger his sword began to glide across the ground blending in with the cobble stones, it slowly shrunk into a small sword and thinner, it was coated with a purple substance the maid beside him began to shake her head as she looked at him but was to scared to do anything.*

`"Keep your stupid mouth shut maid let me do what I have to."`

*He growled as he used his finger to guide his sword then his eyes crossing his arms as he leaned against a wall.*
Deborah
"Hmmm perhaps, but gosh my old bones ache, ha ha ha. We shall see, depending on how well each of you do, I'll perhaps take a whirl. Would you be ready for a challenge Kleo? It's been 2 years since I last challenged you, kakaka"

*The spear king chuckled, as it was a battle to remember that time. It was then he knew she would reign supreme for some time. There will be a day he comes to reach number 1*
Jose
"Ha ha ha, I am glad to hear this. I invite all of you to my sect, please come by and visit anytime. I welcome it, and bring some fellows with you I wouldn't mind small seminars"

*Wei Wuxian said, cupping his hands towards the group and smiled with joy. He was truly enjoying this night, although sober, he was high on life around him*
Jerome
*Kept walking soon he would see the inn, yes! He thought in his head as he walked towards it he wasn't fast with his step as he was trying to converse his energy, so he walked normally, the steam from his hot chocolate rising in the air some people would wave at the boy recognizing him but it was rare as he didn't dress extravagantly or unique he preferred to dress as a commoner, a normal boy for his age.*
Frances
*As the boy was making his way he walked towards the boy his sword sitting on the concrete, not to far ahead of the big he took a few steps looking around drunkenly as if he was looking for something he would "Accidentally" Bump into the boy to cause him to fall on his butt this was his plan and hoped it would work his finger guided the blade beside him so when he fell it would cut the boys arm a small cut under his tricep the purple coating was poison like substance to inhibit movement, and make the person even more sleepy then they usually are and slight sick even though Elias was stronger this could give him the edge he needed. If it worked he would say softly to the boy.*

`"Watch where you going eh? Go back to the damn in where you belong I have my sword floating about you ought to get accidentally injured."`

*He said his words slurring slightly*
Lorene
`"Your old bones ache? You are almost as young as I even though you are older, you move like you didn't age a day. I would be accepting of a challenge what's a good change up in ranks if you wish for a challenge."`

*She snickered with a grin she wouldn't lose to him, she aimed to retain her number one position but if she so did lose she would be there to support him and wish him to only get stronger that is what friends are for a much different scenery then the one Wei had for the past couple months a bunch of friends bantering about.*

`"Perhaps I will visit sometime to your sect, I hear that you have some strong people there, I know not of there names but they go by elders there are 2 of them to my knowledge I don't know what they look like will they be coming to participate in this tournament young master?"`

*She smiled happily she heard of the tales and was very interested in them, she had a spider web of information across almost every nation it is how she is able to assert which threat is the biggest and she heads there if she loses her spot she would give her web of information to the next number one star.*
Patrick
*Soon a man cloaked with his hood on walked by, then "Accidentally" Bumping into Vicarin. But in actuality, the force was enough to send the man onto his ass as he stood towering over Vicarin with a large grin"

"Fine sir, I would say watch where you're going? Why bully the young boy hmm? Pick on someone your own size"
Deborah
"Ha ha ha, you flatter this old man too much. It is Miss Kleo's magic that overpowered me the first time, hehehe. However, we shall see what's in store for this tournament. Ah i too also wish to ask the same question, who are these elders?"

*The spear king said, laughing joyously. He was excited for this upcoming tournament.*
Jose
"Ha ha ha, I welcome it. And no, it wouldn't be proper if they had, dare I say they would capture one of the top 3 seats of the 9 stars, ha ha ha. You might actually meet one soon, he's nearby"

*Wei Wuxian said, chuckling lightly as he had a feeling that he would come soon with the young boy*
Lorene
*Bows her head to the spear king she waved for the inn keeper to come as food was now being served for them this was a royal inn for the stars but normal adventurer's and people were occasionally allowed in but today it was reserved for only them large plates of food turkey, rice, pie anything and everything one could want was placed Infront of them.*

`"One of the elders is nearby you say, how soon should we expect his arrival young sir?"`

*She asked*
Ramon
*She looked up at the food and spoke*

`"So much talking perhaps we can eat a bit I know you must be famished from your long journey sir, please indulge into whatever the food you wish, wine is still on the table if you so desire don't worry we aren't like the sword saint we can drink wine without having to be baby sat."`

*She gently nudged Kleo and looked towards the spear king.*
Steve
*The war chief orc looked at them all and saw the turkeys brought out he had his own plates of food more like platters of whole turkeys for him and ale he didn't like sharing food all that much but was willing to occasionally, but it was best if he had his own platters he looked towards wei.*

`"Strong taoist, challenge taoist will taoist accept."`

*He picked up a whole turkey and began to eat one bite took 40% off the turkey in one go he ate the bone and all as he tried to make a smile but he wasn't one for manners he was never taught but he still tried.*
Jose
"Very soon, maybe with another guest. It will depend, but soon and do not worry yourselves, he is quite the funny character."

*Being offered food he chuckled and took a bite himself*

"This Taoist appreciates the offer and will indulge in food, however I will still abstain from wine for the night."

*When the Orc war chief asked him he looked to the war chief and smiled*

"Of course, I will welcome it oh Great War Chief. I do have a question for each of you, what are each of you known for. I know Miss.Kleo is the gentle star, and commander aerilyn is the silent star. But what of you others?"
Lorene
`"Oh this is no worries at all, young sir I would love to meet him, wise young taoist to avoid wine, aeriyln stop trying to get out guest to drink he must be at the top of his abilities, ask him after."`

*She sighs, shaking her head she didn't know when to quit did she.*

`"Let me tell you, I am Kleo the gentle star."`

*She waved for spear king to say what he is known for them she looked for the boy where the heck was he? Heh? He was supposed to be back by now.*

`"The boy is known for the apex star for his apex natural abilities and reflex's then apex being of humanity, or better known as the sleeping star I think the sleeping star fits better."`
Steve
*The orc chuffed as he looked at them as it was his turn, he finished the food in his mouth before speaking.*

`"Orc is the war chief star scourge!"`

*He slammed his hand down the table basically almost caved in but Kleo fixed it with magic instantly she shot him a glare and he slowly removed his hand with a nervous chuckle.* 

`"Challenge only if taoist win."`
Ramon
`"The sword saint is basically what he is known for, he started off with good motives, helping the weak, very religious in his beliefs with God and somewhere down the line he fell off his once great standing Morales, and beliefs dived into liqour stopped talking to everyone we tried for a year some of us to talk to him and help him but he didn't want to listen now here he is, we still don't know what made him change."`

*She thought about 7-8-9 stars they were with them and they would explain what they're known for*
Jose
"Ha ha ha, Miss Kleo, it is alright. If it weren't for the tournament, I would've surely indulged"

*When each of them explained what star they were, he nodded. However, with the brief explanation about the sword Saint, he sighed and shook his head*

"A great fallen from its grace, how tragic. I will wake up the inner sword Saint from his slumber to wake up the present. And why of course Great War Chief, however I won't go easy if given the chance, ha ha ha"

*Wei Wuxian smiled and laughed*
Lorene
`"I wonder, young taoist..."`

*She s.Kkes as he gave his opinion on the matter she had a magical ice shard rise from mid air appearing from nothing forming Infront of Wei*

`"How exactly do you plan on waking him from his slumber if only we could bring the sword saint back, to me the sword saint died 6 years ago."`

*She stated the icicle formed into a ball resembling the planet with all the clouds and people below every monument and notable city and village and every country.*

`"Tell me young taoist your features are foreign... So are yours chastiful, where is your origin of your hmmm bloodline? I think is the correct question."`

*She smiled as she was only curious to what it is she had no quarrels about it at all.*
Deborah
"To wake him up, is to try to lead a horse to water when it refuses to drink. Nearly impossible"

*The old man sighed, back then when the sword Saint emerged, he was a great and virtuous man, someone of good moral standing... However now, he couldn't bare to look at the sword Saint any longer*
Jose
"I'll beat him awake, and I know he won't let me off easily. I'll force him to put his title of sword Saint, and the greatest treasure to all swordsman, the arm which a swordsman uses to hold their sword. That will set an example and surely wake him up to the harsh reality"

*Although what Wei Wuxian was more serious and dark, he shook his head. He didn't want to do this, however, it would be for the greater good*
Richard
*When both the spear king and Wei Wuxian were asked about their origins, they both immediately answered at the same time with no hesitation*

"The upper realm"

*It was there when both the spear king and Wei Wuxian looked at each other. First snickering, then breaking out into all out laughter as they pointed to one another. Both had the idea of "No wonder this guy is so strong" And laughed on about it, as they both knew what each other were thinking in that moment*