CHAPTER 44.5- The girl who does not give up. Part 2.
I wasn't a big fan of anime. I preferred to read manga and light novels. There was less censorship and I liked that.
I was amused when the protagonists were beaten up by their friends and family. I thought it was a way of showing love. For example, the attitude of a girl who does not accept her feelings or does not want others to know what she feels. Hitting the protagonist was a way to get his attention.
I realize now that it was physical abuse... And I also suffer it.
"It's going to start! Prepare yourself!"
"W-wait!"
We were in the stands of the colosseum. My mother brought me here to greet my father and some friends of my mother.
When I finished introducing myself, she took my arm and held me tightly.
"Go!"
She threw me into the fighting arena ... Damn crazy!!
This is not my normal form. I can't control it as well as my normal form. My movements are more limited and my reflexes decrease.
Luna spreads her arms ... Do you want to catch me? Oh Luna, you are my savior.
She was about to catch me, but she lowered her arms and walked away from me ... Huh?!
My face hit the ground.
"Are you alright?"
"Why didn't you catch me ?!"
"I was going to, but I remembered that we are enemies now. Can't help you."
"Yes, yes. Great excuse."
I got up off the ground and dusted myself off.
I looked at the people around me ... The first round is a fight of all against all. The round will end when there are only 8 people left alive. Yes, alive. This arena is special. It has the magic of the God called: "Destino"... Destiny... Fate... It is a curious name. People who die here will revive. According to legend, Destino built it so that ordinary people can use it to train without fear of dying.
"There are only women ... I was hoping to meet a powerful man and be his friend."
There were approximately 100 people in the arena. It will be a bit difficult ... I will have to use "that" to win.
"You are the only powerful man I know ... I think your father is strong too. I've heard rumors about him."
"He's strong, but not as strong as my mother."
"The first round will begin! They're ready?!"
The presenter's voice seemed familiar to me ... The guild master? Wow.
The women braced themselves and some looked at me with obscene looks.
"Is a man here? Pathetic."
"He will be the first to die."
"I feel sorry for him."
Hehe. The three who said that look powerful ... They will be the first.
I smiled at them and they blushed. I activated my "Seduce Women" skill on them. I don't want them as companions, I just want to have the upper hand.
"Go!"
As I suspected, the women tried to attack me first.
When they tried to hit me, they stopped. Women who are under the effect of my skill, will not be able to harm me.
"I am sorry for this."
I smack the first one in the face with my right fist.
With my left elbow, I hit the second in the throat.
And with my right knee, I hit the third in the stomach.
The second turned to dust and scattered ... I killed her... The other two were still alive ... Well, for now.
The other women tried to attack me at the same time, so I used "that".
"Wind attribute! Burst!"
Two small red circles appeared on my hands and I smiled.
Two huge bursts of wind started coming out of my hands and I began to spin around.
The wind caused the women to fly away ... Well, almost all of them.
"Your wind magic is powerful."- Luna said.
I figured... I can't compare myself to her. She is a lion and I am a newborn baby. It is impossible for a baby to defeat a lion. I definitely can't allow my identity to be discovered ... Thanks for keeping the secret, Luna.
The wind disappeared and the circles too ... Well, I wasted 49% of my magic power ... But it paid off.
Meanwhile, Near was mercilessly killing women ... And my mother did the same ... They are monsters. I will not reach the final.
"Class C, I will miss you very much."
I felt a sense of danger and crouched down.
Someone threw a knife at me.
Shit, that was close. I managed to dodge it in time. My mother taught me to use my magic to enhance my senses. I can feel when I'm in danger ... It only works when I'm focused though.
"Despite being a man, you are very strong. Fight with me."
Eh? Is a little girl challenging me? No, wait... She is not a little girl ... I think she's like 15 years old ... I thought it was a little girl. She is flat and I think she is 1:50 meters tall... Wait... I know her... I haven't seen her in years.
Kiarna?
Yes, it's her. It is definitely her. I heard rumors about her. Since I rejected her, she started training to become an adventurer ... I don't know why she did that. She belongs to one of the richest families. I guess she's like me and wants to have adventures ... Did your parents allow that?
Well, it don't matter, I am glad to hear that she has become powerful. She was very weak in the past.
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Time ago.
How did I meet Kiarna? Well this happened when I was 7 years old.
"Kiss the floor! Do it!"
"QUICK!"
Despite belonging to an important family, Kiarna was very weak. Her magical and physical power was low. She was considered a disappointment.
Her cousins made fun of her for that ... Kiarna was crying, but they didn't care.
They were in the garden of a mansion. Kiarna was on the ground and her two cousins had their feet on her small body.
"P-please stop it!"
"Kiss the ground!"
Despite being the same age, they behave in different ways ... That's why I hated nobles.
"Hey, she's crying. Leave Kiarna in peace."
I approached them.
"Who are you?! Who let you pass, kid ?!"
"My name is Kei Molfer. My mother is Sei Molfer. She asked me to come talk to your father. I was talking to him, but I heard someone cry, so I came to help her."
"S-son of Sei Molfer?"
I stood in front of them.
"Listen carefully."
I took them by the arm and pulled them.
"I hate people who take advantage of others."
I hit their legs and they both fell to the ground.
"Listen attentively. Kiarna is under my protection. If you try to do anything to her, you will regret it."
I reached out my right hand and launched a sphere of fire.
The sphere of fire hit the ground and exploded.
It caused a huge hole and they both started shaking in fear.
"In social terms, I am superior to you. In terms of strength, I am superior to you. Don't try anything stupid, understand?"
"Y-Yes!"- They both said.
I walked over to Kiarna and held out my hand.
"Need help? Are you not hurt?"
"N-no... I-I'm fine."
She took me by the hand and got up off the ground.
"If they do something bad to you, don't hesitate to tell me. I will kill them if necessary."
They both started crying and ran away.
"We won't get near her anymore!"
Obviously, I wasn't going to kill them for something like that. I'm not that ruthless.
"Well, I guess the problem is solved."
"Brother!"
Mei approached us.
"What are you doing here, Mei?"
"I was looking for you to eat together! Your cute sister wanted to eat with her cute brother, but you're wasting your time flirting with a girl!"
"Flirting?! I'm not flirting!"
"And why are you holding her hand?"
"Eh?"
Shit, Kiarna kept holding my hand.
"Huh?!"
I turned completely red and walked away from her.
"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you!"
I put my head down.
"I-I withdraw."
I ran out and Mei chased after me.
"Wait for me, brother!"
Kiarna put her hands on her chest and smiled.
"Kei ... You're great."
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Ah, I remembered that moment ... I sincerely helped her because I hate people who take advantage of others. In the other world, when other boys tried to annoy me, I would defend myself and beat them too. And I always won because Cris helped me ... Ah, how nostalgic ... Shit, this is no time to be nostalgic! I must fight her!
"Okay, let's ..."
"The first round is over!"
"Eh?"
Luna approached me.
"Your mother and Near finished with the participants."- She said in a low voice.
"Shit, that was quick."
I approached Kiarna.
"It will be at another time. We can't fight now."
I extended my hand and smiled.
"My name is Crisfa."
Kiarna hit my hand and walked away from me.
"Disgusting."
"Eh?"
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D-did you ignore me?
"H-hey, why did you do that?"
"You don't deserve to hold my hand, you filthy commoner."
"Eh?"
Filthy commoner?! No! What happened to the adorable and cute Kiarna ?! Did you become a noble idiot too ?! What a waste.
"Fuck... That was disappointing."
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The losers withdrew and the winners of the first round are gathered in the arena.
My mother, Near, Luna, Kiarna ... And sadly, Cris also won.
She was by my side ... Shit, I must be alert, she could kill me at any moment.
The other two winners are class A adventurers ... I honestly don't know them well, so I'll consider them filler characters.
"I didn't expect you to participate as well, Cris."
"I just want the prize money. Don't forget our date, Crisfa."
"Yes, yes... I will not escape."
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A huge magic hologram appeared. Our names appear on the hologram.
By the way, I am very nervous! There are thousands of people in the colosseum! Shit, I was too focused on winning that I didn't pay attention to my surroundings! Now that I realized it, I got too flustered and red.
"The order of the fights is as follows! I remind you that the order is random!"
The names began to move rapidly within the hologram. Please don't let Near or my mother touch me. Please, supreme God, please.
The names stopped moving, revealing the order.
"N-no..."
Supreme God, you failed me.
"The first fight will be between Crisfa and Near, the hero!"
Near smiled and I said goodbye to my dream of being a C-class adventurer.