Kapitel 433: Let The South Fight!
The West Head smirked and stood up, "With this, the West takes the victory!"
Horrow grit his teeth, "Indeed, an incredible fight."
An incredible fight it was! The audience was chatting excitedly, such defense was unheard of from Second Stage! Inth then broadcasted his voice, "I appreciate your enthusiasm! However with such a victory I bring some disappointing news! If I could have your attention for just a moment."
Inth then did something unexpected, he floated above the arena to gather their eyes. Pointing towards the South spectator box he announced, "The fighters the South have been choosing, they're not members of the South Province! There merely outside hands! Is that not against the spirit of The Arena? You're here to witness the Province's strongest go against each other. In order to gain insight on your own paths! Yet the South has taken this sacred tradition and tread all over it!"
Horrow clenched his fist, "This isn't good! If he takes such drastic measures. . . !"
Inth spread out his arms in a grand gesture, "Should we allow such transgressions pass? I say nay! Thus I propose the South be eliminated from the event! What do you say?!"
Murmurs spread about, but none joined in agreement. Inth frowned for this wasn't what he expected for a reaction.
"I agree, this strength is not that of the South's. Such a thing should not be allowed to go unpunished.", Spoke the East Head.
Aaron adjusted his glasses, "So this is it? We came so far and they're just going to end our efforts like this?"
"Only if you let it be.", spoke an unknown voice.
Horrow narrowed his eyes, "Record, why are you here?"
"I angered the West Head, so I figured I would come by for a visit! Didn't expect you all to be so down in the dumps."
"There's not much we can do."
"Only-"
Akiol spoke, "There's something we can do."
Record rose an eyebrow, "I hadn't expected one of you to be the clear headed one here. But I agree with Mr. Silver Hair here."
Horrow looked over, "What's your suggestion?"
Akiol pointed towards the crowd, "Our fights against the other Provinces has made everyone unwilling to let us go. With a bit of antagonizing I bet we can get them to agree with us."
"You're certain of this?"
"Around seventy percent."
Record laughed, "I'm glad someone gets it! It seems like my presence was completely unnecessary!"
Aaron adjusted his glasses subconsciously, "Why are you even helping? You should be with the West Province."
"Inth is far too obsessed with things like 'tradition'. He's stuck in the past! I just got tired of it."
"That still doesn't explain why you're helping."
"Just because I want to. Losing to the South is the one thing Inth would hate the most. So why not?"
Akiol interrupted, "We better act fast, they're slowly winning them over."
Horrow sighed, "Alright, I'll let you go through with your plan. We don't have much to lose."
Record made a sound of delight, "Oh I want front row seats!"
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Inth felt satisfaction in his heart. Finally justice would be had! To think the South would have done such a horrid thing.
No matter, now everyone knew the truth!
"Oh come on, what are these lame excuses? We represent the South Province, is that not good enough?"
Inth's eyebrow twitched, "Akiol. . . was it? This does not concern you."
"I do believe so. You have the gall to try and disqualify the South because it doesn't have its own fighters? So what if we're not officially in the South Province?"
"You're new to The Gated Arena, there's more to this than you can hope to understand."
"I think I understand plenty. You're upset aren't you? After suffering a handful of losses from us you threw a fit."
"Your insults mean nothing. What matters is-"
"The South sought outside help, is that right?"
"So you do understand?"
"Tell me, were you aware of this before you challenged us?"
". . . Yes I was."
"So the moment you realized we were just some newcomers you sent an Ace our way! You couldn't stand it could you? That some nobodies were beating you so harshly!"
Inth glanced at the crowd who went back to murmuring, "Stop with this nonsense! You're spouting lies in an attempt to cover for the South Province's atrocities!"
"Oh please! You got scared! Even when you threw an Ace towards us you nearly lost! You're scared to lose against the South, the same who has degraded overtime! You can't accept some worn down Province is capable of beating you this much!"
"Silence! You're not even part of a Province! You have no place to speak!"
"I can see why now we're able to beat you all! You've lost the purpose of The Gated Arena! This is the place for talented warriors to grow! What's wrong with not being in a Province? Why are those who wish to find their own way excluded?"
"Silence-"
"As far as I see it, you can't stand the fact that the South is the one with the most points! Hiding behind cowardly tactics are we?"
Akiol didn't actually fully believe most of what he said. A majority of it was half truths and lies. However he didn't need to. He just had to sound believable enough to convince the crowd. He could feel that they were on the edge, he just needed one last push!
"Fight us head on! Prove to us that the might of a Province is greater than some outsiders. When you lose you can only blame yourself!"
"I won't let-!"
It was done, perhaps the crowd themselves were upset that they couldn't participate as well. They quickly began chanting 'Let the South fight'.
"You're disrupting tradition! This is disrespectful on multiple grounds! I refuse to let it pass by!"
"Enough Inth.", a voice spread across the Arena.
Inth was startled, "Honorable Leader?"
Xo shook his head, "I expected more. You all got together to push the South back into its glory, yet you try underhanded methods such as these to eliminate them early? I am disappointed."
"Surely you won't let them disrespect tradition!"
"You speak too much of tradition, you were not there when The Gated Arena first formed! Here me now, using my authority as the Honorable Leader I will overrule any attempts to disqualify the South for their members. The fights will proceed as normal."
Gritting his teeth Inth responded, "Yes Honorable Leader."
"Good, now this paltry issue has taken enough time! Return to your stations, the fights shall continue!"
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