Chapter 83: Let the games begin! (1/2)

10 minutes had passed, and the game was about to start.

The hologram of the arena suddenly changed, and soon everyone could see the participants' faces, their age, and their names.

...

Einer Horseman, heir to the Horseman Clan.

Age: 105

.

Tatsuya, hired mercenary.

Age: 90

...

When the audience saw that they were two children, their reaction was mixed.

”Tsk, two kids.” Some didn't like it.

”...It's better than nothing.” Some just didn't care anymore.

”...They're cute...” Some thought they were both attractive.

”Boring.” Some lost interest.

”I wanted to see the two leaders fight….” Some were honest with their thoughts.

Despite having different reactions, there was something they all had in common; they were bored! But there wasn't much better to do, so they were going to watch anyway.

”So it's him... Tatsuya.” Victor's smile grew when he finally got to know the name of the person who had a strong presence. He had seen a strong presence some time ago near the VIP room where he was, and he finally got to know who this individual was.

”And Einer Horseman.” Victor's eyes lit up a little when he saw the name 'Horseman'.

'So he's the heir, huh?' He thought with an indecipherable little smile.

[Do you want me to investigate it, Master?]

Victor suddenly heard Kaguya's voice in his head. He stroked Ophis' head and thought for a moment, ”... No need.”

The reason he refused was simple, he didn't want to put Kaguya at risk. When Victor looked at the leader of Clan Horseman, he could tell what kind of person he was, and with Scathach's words a few minutes ago, he knew that man was someone careful.

Despite having a convenient power that can help her escape from any situation, Victor doesn't want to risk putting his favorite maid in danger.

[Okay, Master. But if you need anything, talk to me. I'm feeling useless just being in your shadow.]

”Haha~, I'll talk to you if I need anything,” he replied in a low voice.

”…” Ophis looks up and stares at Victor.

”Shadow...”

Victor displays a gentle smile and puts his finger to his mouth in a gesture of silence.

”Mm.” Soon she lays her head on his chest.

”Heh~... She hid his last name, huh?” Scathach exhibited a small smile.

”He looks familiar somehow….” Sasha spoke as she stared at the image.

”...” Violet didn't care about the contestants, she was just staring at Ophis with a death glare. Despite ignoring it for a few minutes, she still felt jealous and envious of the little girl, and Violet was thinking of doing something.

”...Stop,” Ruby spoke.

”...But I haven't done anything yet...” Violet looked at Ruby in disbelief.

”Yes. You haven't done anything YET.” Ruby looked at Violet with a look that completely understood Violet's actions.

”…” Violet was wondering when she became so predictable…

Sigh!

Ruby sighed, ”Don't do anything now, okay? I'm also jealous, and I also want to do something about it, but, despite my feelings about this situation, this little girl is still the king's daughter. So though my mother wouldn't mind it, and our husband wouldn't either, we must not get into conflict with the king.”

”Tsk…” Violet turned her face away.

”Ladies and gentlemen!” Hearing the announcer's voice, the girls looked towards the arena, where they saw two men walking towards the arena.

...

A man with long golden hair was walking calmly towards the middle of the arena.

He was wearing a black Yukata with black details, and he also had a small Katana around his waist.

The feeling he gave was that of a sharp but gentle warrior.

A very opposite feeling from the other competitor.

He was wearing a black sweatshirt and black jeans. The man had a big, distorted smile on his face, and his crazed eyes gave away what kind of personality he seemed to have.

Upon reaching the middle of the arena, the two fighters faced each other.

Despite being opposites in personality, the audience didn't have a favorite fighter, they didn't care for the gentle-looking fighter, and they also didn't care for the crazy appearance of the other fighter. Instead, they just wanted to see something interesting!

The announcer knew that and, because of that, he didn't speak more than necessary; he approached the participants and spoke out loud so that everyone could hear.

”Everyone present here knows the rule, but I will repeat it. Permanent death is not allowed; if any of the fighters break this rule, severe consequences will happen to the Clan the fighter is representing...”

The masked referee looked at the two, ”Did I make myself clear?”