Part 27

The time it took for each team’s play was noted by some in attendance, and they ranged from three to twelve seconds, with one exception; when Mark was called, he stood on the stage for almost sixteen minutes.

Though they were forbidden to discuss their play, it was often apparent from a team leader’s expression and bearing whether they thought they had done well or poorly. Many were obviously displeased with their result. The duration of their play seemed to bear no relation to their opinion of their performance. Mark seemed satisfied but no more than that, despite the extraordinary duration of his turn.

The most interesting turn for those observing was that of Zarkog, who played seventy-first. About halfway through the nine-second duration of his turn, every god in attendance, whether old or new, suddenly became aware that he had joined them in divinity.

He and the organizers refused to discuss it, and he seemed to show no emotional reaction at all after his turn.

In just less than an hour the tournament was complete, and thousands began arriving in the hall to spectate the announcement of the winners.

“You think you did well?” Fire asked her father as servers began circulating among the contestants with trays of snacks and beverages.

“I think so. And you?” he responded with a smile and an affectionate squeeze of her shoulder.

Sorry. Can’t talk about it yet.” she finished in irritation, and flew off

elven Simulacrum and took off after

their turn, as Mark stood with his wives

again, and a huge Revealing of him was cast above him. He

occasion, as you will soon see. In many ways, the play of each team in The Tournament of Governors was very similar to the full-participation military exercises that have been held recently. The crucial difference being that everyone in the tournament scenarios were convinced that

But many other people behaved quite differently. Some had less true courage

exhibited new levels of valor and honor and compassion and ability, even beyond the best

one, and not easy. Every team who took part was composed of brilliant individuals, yet only twenty-seven teams achieved complete victory while also limiting our losses to acceptable levels. Two out of every three teams suffered complete defeat, which in this case entails the loss of every Kellarani and Triax life without exception. The remainder, some eight teams, defeated the demons but

any but the best twelve, the records of each team’s performance will be publicly available. By making comparisons between the various records, which

“Now, to the results.

the tournament has been spectacular to those who have participated as organizers and contestants, while being quite uninteresting to

as far as the demons’ rock, with Kellaran and the demons’ rock highlighted, and the bottom half showing various views of

twelfth place, the team led by Overlord Senchasi of Kletiuk and composed of twenty-six of the elite of his race, including his father Senchak of the new gods

and congratulated each other with fierce back-slapping hugs amidst enthusiastic applause from everyone else, and Senchasi made his way to the stage with a huge grin on his bearded face, waving his ornate battle-axe

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