164 Tournament End (1/2)

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'So that is what's going on.' Raven thought to himself as he watched the head of the lion slid from it's body.

The whole arena was silent. No one spoke since they were too terrified, first because a shape shifter managed to get in their city without anybody realizing it and second, Raven used his bare hands as a sharp object to behead the lion. Even the announcer became extremely wary, he had no doubts that this child is extremely dangerous, even more dangerous than the shape shifter.

Raven was completely aware of what he did and how the people are reacting right now but he couldn't be bothered by it. In his mind, there's only a solemn thoughts of realization.

He hid his thoughts with an indifferent expression. His gaze met the announcer's eyes and he saw him flinch. Raven then asked: ”I won't be punished by killing him right?”

The announcer was speechless for a bit before looking back at the members of the council. Apparently, the members of the council also heard his question so they shook their heads, which gave confirmation for the announcer.

”The council had no qualms, in fact we should thank you for this meritorious deed.” The announcer bowed towards him.

The audience heard their words and so some of them also bowed towards Raven and started looking at him favorably. In their eyes, Raven was another individual who carried their god's blessings and devoted his life in service, an emissary. This means that they are looking at the next possible leader of the Thorn City.

Meanwhile in the audience, Elyion had a very down casted expression as he looked at Raven.

From the way Raven treated him during these days that they came inside the city, he thought that this guy was different from the citizens here. Elyion thought that he didn't discriminate between humans and shape shifters, he thought that Raven understood their pain and had no animosity towards his kind.

Even though Elyion constantly said that he sided with humans, it was mainly because of their power and status. Humans were the true rulers of this place and he genuinely looked up to them, so much so that he wanted to become a human so bad . That being said, this doesn't mean that he forgot his roots.

He was still a shape shifter in the end of the day. It's impossible for him to just disregard his kind or not be saddened to personally witness the death of his kin. It's just a pity that he didn't notice that the brown haired man was a shape shifter before even though he should've. If he had noticed this earlier and said something to Raven, then the ending might be different.

Deep down, he was hurt. He didn't know if he should continue staying by Raven's side or not. Elyion was of course aware that Raven fit all of the qualifications to become the next leader of Thorn City. He's strong, he's smart and he's a human through and through.

Even a juvenile like him could tell that the whole intent behind this competition. His Holiness Raul isn't getting any younger, soon he had to nurture an heir and what better way for him to find one other than doing a massive event right?

Elyion could already see the bright future of Raven. Considering all of this, even if everyone knew that he wasn't a local, who cares? He's a human and he's strong, in his leadership the Thorn City would just flourish even more so no one would sweat that details.

There is no need for an abomination like him to stay by his side. He's only going to endanger himself by being close to him. Who knows what happens if he stayed? There's a possibility that he will meet his end in Raven's hands. He's a human after all.

Elyion smiled sadly when he thought of this. He then decided that he will just watch until this event was finished and he will disappear.

”What about this event? Do I still fight them?” Raven asked the announcer while pointing at the winners of each batch previously.

The announcer understood what Raven was trying to say. This child doesn't want to bother with formalities anymore.

Everyone knew well that the previous batch winners doesn't have even the tiniest chance of beating him, and Raven himself didn't want to bother with pointless actions anymore so he asked this question.

The announcer looked back at the council members once again but saw them deliberating, he gestured for Raven to wait as he himself was waiting for the decision of the council. Eventually, the announcer saw one of council members beckoning at him so he went closer. He leaned forward to listen for their orders and he nodded his when they were done instructing him.

He made his way back in front of Raven, but instead of talking to him, he looked at the previous batch winners.