A new challenge

Prologue: A new challenge

The storm swept tirelessly over the small island and waves crashed against the coast, tearing whole rocks with them. Trees were uprooted and the doors and windows of the lighthouse rattled dangerously loud.
"Do you really think we shouldn't break it off? If the island here is completely devastated, we won't be able to receive anyone."
"The storm will subside. That happens often here. And even if everything is destroyed, I won't call off the tournament. It's far too important."
"I know, but do you really think you can win?"
"Do you doubt me? I will beat them all! I have a clear advantage. Besides, they don't even know who their enemy is. There will be a lot of confusion ..."
"Of course I trust you, but ... what if something goes wrong?"
"Everything will go according to plan. Don't worry ... But now to our little friends. I'll take care of him personally."
With that, he pointed to a photo that was lying on the floor with various others.In the picture was a boy with strangely sticking hair. He wore a shimmering pendant around his neck that was shaped like a pyramid.
"Then I'll take over the two ..."
She took two of the photos that were right in front of her and quickly slipped them into a pocket.
"Don't you think you're going to get tired of it? They're both very strong."
"I know, but you didn't choose an easy opponent either."
"That's right, but if you don't make it to the final, you won't even be able to see my victory."
"I'll be in the final before you do. Besides, I have this one."
She pulled a card from her jacket pocket. It was mainly red and depicted on it was a dragon with glowing yellow eyes.
"Didn't we have an agreement to use the cards in the final ..."
"... or if our victory is in jeopardy. And you want me to make it to the final, don't you?"
"Of course ... well, go on. I think we don't have to worry too much about the others.We just make sure they're distracted. People can be manipulated so easily. "
"Oh, you sound really creepy. Now all you have to do is laugh so crazy."
"Don't make fun of me! This is incredibly serious!"
She winced slightly as lightning lit his angry face.
"It's good. I didn't mean that ... I'll prepare the invitations then."
"Do that. I can't wait."