27 Silent Killer (1/2)

I left the gambling house and went back to the native section. I had to let Valerian know what to bet. At a 2 for 1 odd we could make a small profit without having to make too large of a bet. After letting Valerian know to put in a 5 gold bet I headed back to the contenders section.

When I entered, the quiet of the place struck me for a moment. There was no sound of contenders sparring or practicing their techniques. No sound of moving feet and loud breathing, just silence.

I looked across the room, the man with the Katana was still sitting there with the Katana laid across his lap. I swear if it wasn't for the fact that I knew he was a contender I would think he was a statue. I couldn't even hear his breathing.

I began to practice my Quicksilver Blade techniques and think through some of the strategies I could employ to close the distance with the Katana man. His Katana gives him more reach than my daggers. If I can't close the distance he will defeat me. I purposefully didn't practice my shifting sands technique because I didn't want him to see it ahead of time.

It wasn't long before I heard, ”Our next contenders will be the rising star Young Lion versus Silent Killer a fan favorite. Contenders enter the arena.”

Silent Killer rose, a sharp aura exuding from him, and slowly made his way towards the corridor while barely making a sound. He didn't even spare a glance at me and went down the side tunnel. Such a strange character.

I made my way through the corridor and side tunnels to the fighting arena entrance. When Silent Killer entered the arena the cheering erupted I could even hear many women shouting things like, ”Silent Killer take me as your wife. I'll have all your babies. I'll pay you for just one night.”

It seems like he is more popular with the ladies. I guess his silent cold demeanor has a certain effect on women. It probably helped that he had long flowing black hair and well-defined features.

When I entered the arena there was also an eruption of cheers, although not quite as loud as Silent Killers. There were still some people shouting for me, ”Yeah you've made me a killing so far, make me more. Kill him quick. Ruthless Young Lion kill him.”

Why are they all old men shouting for me? So annoying.

I prepared myself staring towards Silent Killer while he stared back.

Then the officiator announced, ”Who will win, the Young Lion with his daggers or Silent Killer with his katana? Let's find out! Fight.”