164 Tournament End (2/2)
”Do any of you want to compete with contestant number 117 for the championship of this tournament?”
His question fell onto the ears of the previous batch winners and without even missing a beat, all of them shook their heads in unison, directly admitting defeat and forfeiting their chances.
No one mocked them nor made fun of their decision. If they were to be placed on their shoes, they would probably do the same. In the end of the day, cunning tricks and flashy moves would be trampled by absolute strength. On top of this, Raven had every qualifications to become this city's next leader. Doing this is like making him owe them a favor which might be paid later, and even if he didn't acknowledged this, at least they didn't get into his bad side.
”Then it's concluded! The Thorn City Strength Tournament is concluded, our winner is contestant number 117! A round of applause everyone.”
The whole event's place erupted with cheers and applause as the announcement was made. Everyone made sure to remind themselves about how this child looked like since his name is still unknown. Some felt envious, Raven was young and lucky enough to be blessed by the heavens, now he even had the chance to meet His Holiness, how could they not feel any jealousy?
But with that jealousy, there's also deep admiration. At least they witnessed the next in line candidate of this city's leader.
As for Raven? He felt no joy about this. In fact, he could care less about what everyone thought of him. His mind has only one goal.
”Are you prepared to meet His Holiness?” The announcer asked with a deep respect in his voice.
”Not right now, I'll have to take care of somethings first. I'll be here the same time tomorrow.” Raven didn't wait for his reply as he turned around looked at the crowd.
He roamed his eyes and locked gazes with Elyion who was trying his best to avoid his gaze but failed miserably. He gestured using his eyes and walked off, leaving the audience somewhat dumbfounded. Needless to say, no one blocked his path. He walked like he was touring his yard.
Elyion sighed despite himself and thought: 'He could even find me so easily. In end, I cannot escape huh?'
After he left the crowded place, Elyion caught up to him while looking at him warily. Raven frowned since he noticed that Elyion was acting weird but he was reminded of what happened earlier. He realized what's happening and sighed.
He didn't bother looking at him since he knew Elyion would follow him. Nevertheless, he also knew that he needed to give him an explanation.
”If I told you that I killed him in order to set him free, would you believe me?”
Elyion was startled, he wasn't expecting that Raven would even bother to explain his actions at all. A pity that he did not understand.
”I would find it unbelievable.”
”It's fine.” Raven said, ”I'm guessing that you would also find it unbelievable that the announcer was a dead man walking. Much like that sweet old lady at that store, the innkeeper, the adorable old man who gives toys to kids and he meat supplier. All of them are not humans. But they appeared one so it's really hard to believe it.”
Elyion was completely lost. He can't follow Raven's line of thinking. Instead of explaining matters to him, it was more like he was talking to himself instead.
”I kill Elyion.” Raven said in a ghastly tone, ”Specially those who went against me or threatened the safety of my family. In this case however, it's better for that lion to die in my hands instead of dying at their hands.”
”If I killed him, at least his family knows that I'm the one who killed him. They could extract revenge anytime they see me since I'm the one who killed their loved one. But if he landed at the hands of those people, no one will know how he died and no one will even have an idea who killed him.”
”Much like you Shape Shifters had no idea that you were once Humans as well.”