1 The Grand Tournament

Let the Games Begin!

比赛开始！

CHAPTER 1

第一章

The Grand Tournament Prince Lucas and King Caleb stood on the balcony that overlooked the palace grounds. It was dawn, and hammers tapped, pulleys squeaked, and men called out orders. The mainland had become the setting for Wrenly's Grand Tournament. The tournament took place once every two years. Everyone in the entire kingdom came to play in the games and watch the shows. The big event was only a couple days away.

卢卡斯王子和国王凯莱布站在俯瞰宫殿场地的阳台上。 天刚亮，铁锤敲打着，滑轮吱吱作响，人们在喊着命令。 大陆已经成为兰利大赛的场地。 比赛每两年举行一次。 整个王国的每个人都来参加游戏和观看表演。 离盛大的活动只有几天了。

Lucas watched the preparations: The gardeners trimmed the hedge maze. The gnomes polished the oversize marble chess pieces and chessboard. A squire slipped new covers over the archery targets. Villagers set up booths around the arena and stages.

卢卡斯看着准备工作：园丁们修剪了迷宫般的树篱。 地精们擦亮了超大的大理石棋子和棋盘。 一个侍从在射箭靶上盖上新的罩子。 村民们在竞技场和舞台周围搭起了摊位。

Lucas turned to his father. "What do you love most about the Grand Tournament?" he asked. "What I love most," said the king, "is the way the tournament brings together all the people and creatures in our kingdom." "I like that too," said Lucas. "We get to see everyone's special skills and talents." "Exactly," the king said. "And how about you? What do you like best about the Grand Tournament?"

卢卡斯转向父亲。 “你最喜欢大满贯赛的什么？”他问道。 “我最喜欢的，”国王说，“是比武会把我们王国的人和动物聚集在一起。” “我也喜欢，”卢卡斯说。 “我们可以看到每个人的特殊技能和才能。” “没错，”国王说。“你呢？” 你最喜欢大比武的哪一点？”