章 71: The beginning of the tournament

[Two months later, mid-afternoon on a Sunday]

Lucca walked into the headquarters, ready for the meeting about the odds. As soon as he entered the room, he noticed only one person was already there. Greeting him, Lucca said, "Hello, Benjamin! How are you?"

"Hello, Lucca. I'm good, and you?" Benjamin greeted back.

"Same!" replied Lucca. "Are you nervous about the tournament?" he asked, trying to strike up a conversation as they waited for the rest of the club members to arrive.

"Now not! But I'm sure that when I enter the arena and see the number of people who will watch me fight, I'll be! Phew!" Benjamin sighed just thinking about it.

"It will all go well, don't worry!" Lucca spoke in an attempt to cheer him up.

"I hope so, but why are you here?" Benjamin asked.