53 Registration (1/2)

”Hello, it's me again, Aika of ”What's New in New Life Online”! Are you ready for the Monthly Battle Tournament?! We are all very excited to see the most powerful players around the world of New Life Online fight to claim the title of the World's Strongest Player! Today, the registration will begin and we will see the players who will join the competition. From various Guilds to various parties and groups, they are all here to participate! Also, people with criminal records or other conflicts between guilds will be put on hold to give them chance to participate for the people of New Life Online to enjoy the tournament more! I will be one of the commentators and the whole competition will be televised and stream online! Isn't that great?! Also because even the Thirteen Gods will participate, the judges will be the people in the whole stadium. The competition will be held here in Oder of Light city, as always. Let's go to the registration area and check the players who will participate!”

-West Road to Order of Light-

”Ughh... My whole body hurts. I sometimes regret inviting you to our group you know. That training was not even for humans anymore,” Elou, you complain a lot, you know.

”Yeah, you're right. I can't believe we've done that in just a couple of days. Those training and hunting felt like we trained for a year,” Akko, that's kind of a bit exaggerated.

”Hmp!” Lili just pouted as usual.

”Guys, it's ok. We all became so strong so I guess, it's all worth it,” I replied. We are really exhausted. We didn't have the chance to take a break or rest in the game.

”Let's go sign up and win the tournament guys!”

-Order of Light City Gate-

We arrived at the entrance of the Order of Light City. City guards used their Defensive Stance as soon as they saw us. We are all wearing a hood and cloak to hide our identity because we are fugitives but for some reason, they managed to react to our presence.

”Relax guys. We are here to participate in the tournament. Put your guards down,”

”Some unidentified players came to sign up. Players around them can sense a tremendous amount of power and we are forced to defend because of our instincts! These kinds of people are the ones who will fight in the tournament!” Aika, the reporter, said. I think she's just overreacting.

”Ah! It's the wanted man! Scythus!” After I signed up my name, the guard who checks the participants panicked.

”He's the murderer?! Run! Run for your lives!” People near the registration area panicked. The hell is wrong with this guy, it's just a game for heaven's sake!

”Stop! Don't be afraid! We will defeat him in the tournament. Don't forget that the hero beats the villains so relax and enjoy the event,” It's something to be expected from the well-known champion of the Tournament, Zeth.

”Defeat him! Make sure he pays for his crime!” People started cheering for the famous champion but sooner or later... you will bite the dust.

”Zeth, the champion and second rank of the Thirteen Gods, together with his co-guild officers are also here to register!” Aika reported.

Akko and Azzie are looking at each other like they're going to eat each other. They kinda hate each other, I guess.

”Siren, the guild leader of Ravens Guild and number ten, is also here with her trusted officers,” Aika reported every guild and participants that come to the registration area.

-Light's Tavern-

After all that we decided to just go to the tavern that we always visit when we are still staying here. Damn, this place is still really beautiful. In just one mistake we were banished. I saw Deandre earlier but he seems to be calm that he didn't even look at me earlier.

”Are you ready guys? This time, we are not comrades but just participants who want to win the tournament. No hard feelings if you met me in the arena.” I told them.

”We're not the same as before. You better get your guard up or you'll be dead if you are not prepared,” I can say that they're a lot stronger than before.

”Yup, we did some secret training while you were late and when we took breaks you know. That fire magic user girl would be dead if I met her in the competition,”Wow, Akko. They really have a grudge at each other.

”...” Lili, as usual, is just silent like she doesn't care but I can see that she is also excited.