Chapter 66: The Tournament of Power: A Desperate Plea"

"The Tournament of Power: A Desperate Plea"

Zach hesitated, looking at Larry with a mix of fear and determination. "Larry, I need to tell you something. I'm not a fighter. I can't fight in the tournament."

Larry's face fell, disappointment etched on his features. "What? Zach, I was counting on you!"

Zach shook his head. "I'm sorry, Larry. I'm just not capable of fighting at that level."

Larry sighed, rubbing his temples. "Alright, alright. You can still tag along, but... damn, now I need six more people!"

Barry, who had been quietly observing the exchange, spoke up. "Larry, I think I have an idea. Let's contact our brother Gary, the King of Atlantis. Maybe his son can participate."

Larry's eyes lit up. "That's a great idea, brother! Gary's son must be a skilled fighter, given his upbringing in Atlantis."

Kai looked confused. "What's Atlantis?"

Zach explained, "It's a kingdom where all the water beast people live. Merfolk, selkies, and the like."

Kai's eyes widened in awe. "Whoa, that sounds amazing! I've heard stories about Atlantis, but I never thought it was real."

Larry leaned forward, a faraway look in his eyes. "Ah, Atlantis. It's a magnificent place, Kai. A kingdom hidden beneath the waves, where the inhabitants have developed incredible abilities to adapt to their aquatic environment."

Barry added, "And Gary's son, Finley, is a skilled warrior and a great leader. He would be a valuable addition to our team."

Zach asked, "What kind of abilities do the people of Atlantis have?"

Larry replied, "Well, the merfolk can control water, creating powerful waves and currents. The selkies can transform into seals, and the nereids can communicate with sea creatures. And Finley, as the prince of Atlantis, has inherited his father's strength and agility."

Kai's eyes grew wider with excitement. "That's incredible! I can't wait to meet him."

Larry smiled, a hint of pride in his voice. "I'm sure you'll get along famously, Kai. And with Finley on our team, we might just have a chance at winning the Tournament of Power."