Washa the chameleon god

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ogari recruits reveled in the sound, eager for training to begin. I, Cosmos, was among the 100 chosen for the Senior Warrior program, als

death. The upside of our story was that we knew nothing of our parents or family, only that they gave their liv

o be sturdy warriors. We were all 16, and Mondays meant physical training, which I struggled with due to my physique. My mates used this opportunity to bully me, and I gr

behavior," Bege, our captain, warned. As I struggled to keep up with my fellow recruits, Bege

push, I fell to the floor, my impact echoing through the corridor. "Ha!

it was futile to resist. I had thought of quitting or running away, but once selected, only death could save me from th

campus. Commander Barde, also known as Sarkin Yaki, stood before my 99 fellow recruits, w

ander," I

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y you're not run

e, but I feared further punishment for not defending myself. Commander Bar

before I change my

orced myself to run, limping, and strained to reach the designated spot. I stood in the front row, numbered one, with Bege at nu

much you've learned. By now, I expect you to be the strongest of all the army in W

ace stern. "I'll inspect you all by fighting each of you. I won't hold

we shouted

n't disappoint

mander!"

isappoint me," he said

I shouted, trying

k at me or laugh, as it was a crim

with you," Commander Ba

ght the strongest person in the Wase Kingdom. My legs were still paining me, and

The fighting drums were set, and the arrangements were made.

ything was ready. I stood up, trying to hide my shaking body, and

ating stance, with his back straight and hands on his laps. I picked up a stick, knowing I couldn't handle a

My aim was to defeat him before he could counterattack. But before my stick could reach his face, Barde vanished. I quickly turned to defend my back, b

dn't even make a second move. It was a shameful defeat, one that anyone could face in mart

disgrace. I pray the next fighter won't also disgrace me

for the next fight. The shame was too

ng position. Commander Barde attacked first, sending a front kick. Bege moved quickly to avoid the kick and to

Barde's face. Barde found it hard to defend against the kick, which sent him two steps backward. He knew Bege was

g him flying. He lightened his body and managed to fall without harming himself. But

was impressive. The rest of the fights continued, with each of my mates

e front and used two sticks to whip my legs 100