Chapter 547 - 493: Chimera (1/2)
”I paid a heavy sum for you so don't embarrass me out there!”
The pig-like lady who bought purchased a small group of slaves, which included Zodiak and Forne, was currently warning them repeatedly, her hands moving randomly in the air, showing off her expensive and loud jewelry. The over-sized bracelets, pendants as big as her hand, and the clothes made from the finest silk showed how wealthy she was. There was a decently-sized Colosseum in the city and almost daily, the nobles would buy slaves then pit them against each other. However, the cruel thing is that there will never be a winner since the last surviving individual will have to fight a monstrous beast.
Zodiak purposely let himself be captured so that he can show the happy spectators what it means to fight for your survival. Not long after the 'encouragement' talk of the rich madam, Zodiak, the quiet Forne and a few other slaves were thrown in the wide battling area.
Along with them, there were at least forty other 'contestants', all wearing shabby clothes and holding rusty armors. There were a few exceptions such as a tall and muscular man wielding a large ax, still, Zodiak didn't feel threatened. Actually, he didn't even plan on attacking them.
Though he quickly backed away to a corner, the rest started a gory fight for survival, even Forne was no exception. The young boy was as agile as a cheetah, leaping from one target to another, slashing their necks with a blade that was merely four to five inches tall.
The desperate and angry shouts of slaves echoed inside the Colosseum while the safe nobles watched from above, drinking their wine and enjoying their gr.a.p.es. There was a magical barrier erected around the battlefield, rendering it impossible for any of the slaves to reach their masters.
Unfortunately, Dark Magic wasn't affected by the barrier so, after merely five minutes, Zodiak started acting. In total, there were twenty or so nobles, some sitting alone and others enjoying the show while chatting. Unbeknownst to them, an ominous energy crept toward them from underground and before they, or they bodyguards could react, they were all, simultaneously thrown into the pit. Their unpleasant cries reached the fighting slaves, momentarily halting their savage battles.
”Only like this would it be equal.”
Zodiak grinned and stared at the dumbfounded nobles, very much enjoying their expressions. Of course, their loyal bodyguards attempted to jump and save them, however, the whole place seemed to have disappeared as a jet black dome enveloped the area, blocking anyone from entering.
As he saw the pale-faced nobles and the confused slaves, Zodiak knew that there was no going back to the quiet life now. He had to purge the nobles. Seeing that they were trapped in this dark dome with no one to interfere, they found the perfect opportunity to rid of the filth claiming to be their masters.
Some slaves noticed Zodiak's strange action and knew he was behind all of this yet they didn't say anything. In fact, only he remained standing in the same position, all the rest charged at their masters and started a truly frightening massacre.
Anything awful thing that can happen occurred that day, inside the dome. Some were directly beheaded, others tortured and a few were even r.a.p.ed by slaves who already became twisted. One truly needed a strong will to witness what happened and still remain sane.
Zodiak leaned against the wall and watched everything, uncaring about what happens to either parties. Approximatively thirty minutes later, all the nobles died and all that remained were the slaves.
”We've finished everything, can you let us out?”
The muscular slave from before walked closer to Zodiak and flashed a friendly smile. He didn't dare to act overbearingly as the boy before him was clearly a mage, and a powerful one, at that.
”Why should I do that? I'm not some humanitarian. Finish what you already started.”
Hearing this, the axe-wielding slave frowned and glanced at the remaining slaves. Even though they were not all strong, some were exceptionally dangerous. Seeing the cold look Zodiak was giving him, the man's smile broadened as he raised his arms and continued approaching him.
Sadly, when he was but ten steps away, a formless darkness sprung from the ground and enveloped the man. It soon disappeared but it took with it the whole body, leaving nothing but absolute nothingness in his place. Even his armor and weapon vanished, making the slaves shake from dread.
The only way out is to kill so the slaves continued their previous battles, stepping on the dismembered bodies of the nobles and their puddles of blood.
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”P-please do-”