82 The Forgotten Duel (2/2)
If some were wearing the same clothes they used during their missions, most had lighter clothes on them in this period, to not be bothered at all. But no one was without weapons, and a wide display was clearly visible, even at the entrance of the building. Some were new, other old, some were damaged. But all paled in front of what Davion and Meridiana were wearing.
Seeing the two moving armors, many were puzzled by their appearance while others were remembering where they had seen them. In the time the two left, the previously calm but a bit loud room was turned into a true mess where everyone was asking what was that. The previous display of strength made by Meridiana truly made everyone renew their first opinions. But that wasn't enough for them to be accepted, especially when the two weird individuals were clearly disrespecting the very function of being an adventurer.
Those scenes were not reproduced in the nearly empty streets, but as they approached the nearby building where most warriors and fighters were heading, they kept appearing. Besides the young men and women that didn't care, most veterans were looking with attention to what new problem will arise.
Whether it was luck or the opposite, but the very same group that belittle them in the first place was also present in this splendid morning. The female thief and the elven archer immediately locked their sights on the unmistakable living armors. Not expecting this, both Davion and Meridiana stopped talking for a few seconds, not really knowing what to do. Now that the succubus was a lot calmer than previously, she realized that it was petty for her to lower herself at the level of those idiots.
Thinking this, she resumed her travel, quickly followed by the orodil. They bypassed the group that was trying to kill them with their stares and arrived in front of the receptionist. Like the one they saw the first time, she was a beauty that was very pleasant to the eyes. They truly did a good job of finding those women. Maybe because she was not present the first time and only heard the rumors, but the human seemed very award while dealing with them.
”Good morning… May I help you with something?”
”We want …”
”They need nothing at all, just to leave this place.” The knight that previously stood up for his companions still cut the exchange that had nothing to do with them. He still hadn't forgotten that Meridiana threatened his friend of death the next time they saw each other. He won't stand still until this was resolved.
”And here I thought that you guys would be smart enough to not bother us. But no, better interrupt my discussion with this beautiful flower. So what if I don't listen to your instructions? You will do what? Kill us?”
The succubus still wore her helmet, otherwise, her face would have expressed her sentiments far better. She was already trying her best at being merciful and not killing them, so why did they wanted to die that much? Feeling the hand of Davion on her shoulder, she was even more exasperated. Like she will slaughter people in the public? Actually, she was thinking about that, but she won't admit it.
”No, but you previously attack my friends for no reason. Killing you will be as bad for us, but there are still some rules where two groups of adventurers can fight between each other. Do you accept?” He was looking confidently at the two foreigners, sure that they will refuse. They were vastly outnumbered, maybe even out skilled, so they had no reason to accept. As for what Meridiana did, it was a fluke, in that messy situation, anything could have happened.
”Great, great. Like killing us would be bad for you. Maybe not as bad as being dead? No? Truly a sight to behold, that's how the humans of that city treat the others, eh. Well, too bad for you, but you made the wrong person mad. We … no, I mean, I accept your duel or whatever it is. I don't need anyone else to help me with that.”
The now grumpy succubus immediately left the building, under the stunned stare of everyone else. She dared to fight against seven full-fledged adventurers on her own. Without even having any help from anyone else, like her companion. Baffled by this suicidal behavior, the previously angered knight became a lot calmer. To his knowledge, only someone excessively strong would behave like that. For the first time, he doubted that it was a fluke, and as he walked, he conveyed his suspicions to his colleagues. The rest didn't pay any attention and only smiled at their ever worrying leader.
”You… you won't stop her?” The receptionist looked at Davion, expecting something from the immense armor. Even if she didn't know the relation between the two, it was obvious that they were a team. Was he not worried about his friend? Feeling the gaze of something dangerous living behind the dark metal, she curled up a little bit, not asking anything else. In the end, while everyone else was leaving the building to see the fight, only the woman and the armor stayed together.