Capítulo 17: The Worst Opponent Part-1

" This is the second item on our list today, the dream of every Traveler. The seeker crystal, only four of these exist in this world, Now we will begin–" Just before the match was about to start, the official received an instruction from his superiors.

" Ladies and Gentlemen, we are sorry for this happening but the rules have been changed. All the participants in the fight will receive back whatever entry fees they have paid to enter the fight. The Creepy Mask will be given the Tsurugi as that fight will still be considered valid." The official informed and then explained the new rules. " Now all of you will be given a link once again in five minutes, you can register for the new games in which you can participate and win these prizes."

" What do you think you are doing? Is it acceptable?" Conan shouted.

" Dear participant, we truly apologise but as you see we run the business for profit. By returning your money and even giving the money of your first match we are showing how fair we are." The official said. " Please, if you want to win the prize then participate in the next competitions, only the mode will be different."

Conan didn't understand why they suddenly changed the events, was his strength that frightening to them. ' I should have held myself back properly, these common grounders are so weak.' He scorned the decision that was just made by the officials.

All the participants were told to return, When Conan came out he went directly toward Ben to ask if something odd occurred.

" What is happening Ben?"

" Conan, there were no rules regarding this," Ben told.

" What will be the next events? Where is Yelena?" Conan looked around when he didn't see Yelena in her seat, Even Ben had just noticed now. He was following the orders that are to keep surveillance on the items so Conan would know if they have been stolen in the middle of the event which is a normal thing in these kinds of events.

" Oh Hey, why are you here?" Yelena casually asked when she returned.

" Where were you?" Ben asked.

" Washroom, why?" She answered

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" Ladies and gentlemen, Be Ready for the second game. We will be playing roulette, anyone can participate and others can place their bets on who will be the winner, just leave everything to your luck." Everything has just turned upside down, this no longer looked like what Hermes arena was supposed to be.

' Leave it to luck! As if, what do I do now?' Conan gritted his teeth. He could have easily taken everything from here, but that would cause a big commotion.

" You can win this or not?" Yelena asked but Conan didn't reply. " They have made it difficult for you Conan, if you want I can play in your place." She offered.

Conan looked in her direction, he didn't know what to do. " Can you do it?" He asked.

" Of course, I can."

" Then I will leave it to you."

" I can also help, I will check that they do not rig the systems in any way."

" Can't you just rig this for us?" Conan asked.

" That will make them our enemy when they find this out, right? I am sure you want to do this without causing any commotion." Ben said.

" Hmm! Make sure you keep on doing the surveillance of the prizes."

' There is no other way Ben, now I will have to make a big commotion.' Conan thought, leaving Ben in dark about his new plans. Conan was taking a look at what Yelena was doing, ' It may be a hunch but why do I think that she is involved with this.' He narrowed his eyes and looked in the direction from where he could feel someone spying on him.

Conan hadn't taken off his mask from the beginning, He went towards the place, causing the man who was spying on him to run away. Yelena also noticed this action and thought ' He is the worst opponent I could hope to face. There is no benefit in being clever if someone like him is my opponent. However, I will take this as a challenge, let's see Conan who wins among the two of us.'

Conan reached the hallway but he was just walking toward that place while the man quickly hurried. Thinking he had outrun Conan enough he slowed down to look behind but just then he saw an arrow come toward him. He had enough time to dodge and tried to do so but the arrow change its direction and hit his right thigh.

The man screamed and noticed someone coming, despite the pain he tried to run when he saw that Conan was still following him. He dragged himself on foot while not using his other leg.

Conan stopped and suddenly the shape of the arrow started to change and it was converted into a very large sword. " Aaaargh!" The man screamed like he had been killed, his leg was cut and a lot of blood came out.

However the bleeding suddenly stopped, the man wasn't able notice because he was suffering from pain. Conan had been using a liquid that closed the wound as soon as it was poured on the leg, however the man didn't have a leg anymore.

" Why were you spying on me?" Conan asked as as he picked up the greatsword with ease.

" ... I was just following orders from the owners of Hermes arena." He answered. " Please spare my life, there is no benefit in killing me."

" Where is he?" He asked.

" He was sitting on the first row of the seats. Your friend might be in danger they are trying to take him captive," The man said.

Conan didn't sense any lies in his words and quickly ran back towards the place where everyone was. Just as he reached there he saw a big commotion, the participants were running here and there.

He quickly moved towards the place and saw Ben being held by two muscular men and various guards of the auction surrounding one man to protect him from something.