121 The towers first level 3 (1/2)

Ed and the rest made their way towards the centre of the city. There, stood a large tower. They could tell this tower was so big, it took up half the city. This was because they could not see it's sides but could only look up. There was no one guarding the doors, allowing all to enter and leave as they liked. But Ed could guess that only those who have taken the library's test can even dare approach.

They walked in without much people even sparing them a glance.

”Buy your fights! Buy your fights!” a boy said from behind a counter, but many just walked past him. When he saw Ed's company arrive, his eyes sparkled and called for them.

”Hey, newcomers! Come and buy a fight! No fight, no rising up the tower!” he said. Nti Anem approached him curiously.

”Explain. How does one get to the top and what are the rules?” he asked.

”The top? Isn't that a bit too soon? Just worry about winning a fight first.” the boy said.

”Since you wont talk, there is no need to waste my time with you.” he said and walked away.

”Wait! Fine... I'll tell you if you buy a fight.” the boy said, but Nti Anem did not care. He led Ed towards the stairs.

”Amateurs! If you don't fight, you can't climb the tower.” the boy sneered. He was right. A lot of those who had ignored him were flung from the stairs the moment their feet touched the steps.

”What does this mean?” some asked.

”Others are walking past, why can't we?”

”Buy a fight and climb.” the boy snorted.

Nevertheless, there were still those who wanted to try their luck and Nti Anem was one of them. He put his feet on the first step and nothing happened, so he continued walking. Ed and Ku Jian followed suit and were able to climb.

The boy looked at this and paled. It was as though he had just been slapped on the face. Those around saw this and got angry.

”Didn't you say we have to buy fights?” one asked.

”Hurry up ad let us through!”