章節 11: Chapter 11: The curious
* Emory *
* I specially did not attend the triage test. At least at first because you needed a great view or a cursed pet inside. Luckily one of the court mages who had come with me "to escort me" mastered some type of spell. By channeling his energy he was able to reflect many images using the sight of the different animals inside. He had only to transmit the image on a glass support like a mirror or a crystal. I admit that I find magic tempting, but the process of practicing will make the best students of medicine sweat. That said, thanks to him I was able to watch the last hours of the ordeal *.
-Dagger may be a high ranking expert, many consider him an elite warrior. * Vincent explained to me *. He hates weakness more than anything that's why he made such a vicious ranking.
-What do you mean ? * I asked *.
-There are exactly 5 hens for 10 fights, which means that only 5 will be accepted at the rank of elite or expert if they handle the Efrat. Rather than having a conventional tournament and letting the potential futures unfold, he decided to bet everything on those who are already competent.
* At the beginning I did not understand everything but seeing the arrangement of the hens I twitched *.
-The 5 strongest are in different hens. * I was shouting *.
* Vincent covered my mouth for a moment and motioned for me not to scream. I nodded in response *.
-Sorry.
-It's nothing.
- Basically the first 5 are already qualified automatically, it is rather up to the others to prove their worth against already stronger warriors.
-Absolutely. It remains to be seen whether they will be indulgent. However, it is also a test for the strongest.
-That ?
-Will they be tough enough to win ten fights in a row against opponents they know nothing about?
* I admit that I was curious. The first fight was announced and it was Prince Kaleb. The guy opposite was a well-dressed young city boy. The fight would take place in the middle of the arena in a circle drawn in chalk. The first to leave the circle is declared the loser *.
-You are ready ? * Said Dagger *. Start.
* Kaleb the prince of the Killicks. One and only heir to the king, as his life must be very simple not to have an enemy at court. He surely doesn't have to sleep with one eye open. As soon as the kick-off was given the young Killick in front of Kaleb raised his hand *
-Excuse ... I would like to give up.
*His decision hardly surprised the assembly*.
-I'm no match so you might as well recognize my defeat.
* He calmly walked out of the circle and was declared the loser. Seeing this, the prince approached him *.
-Why did you do that ? * He asked confused *.
-Ha I do not see the point of defying you whereas it is ruled in advance. Don't worry, I'll make up for it in my other fights.
-Prince Kaleb wins this round.
* There were about 5 circles where the matches were played and we didn't have time to be bored. As expected from the Killicks warriors they are unbounded ferocity not hesitating to dismember if necessary. The prince's next fight was the same. Another guy from the city who resigned himself even before the start of the fight *.
- Yet another easy victory for the prince. * Said a Killick in the stands *. Looks like we won't even have a semblance of a show thanks to him.
* Similar murmurs grew in the crowd but the prince remained calm. Then finally came the 3rd fight. A young country man exhausted from his previous fight. In turn he raised his arm but against all expectations it flew in the air. His blood spurted everywhere splashing the tunic of the prince who looked at him with an angry air. His hand was slightly deformed and claws had grown out of it. He pushed it into the kid's abdomen and pulled it out violently. The others who were in the middle of the fight immediately stopped *.
-The next one who has the idea to give up. I wouldn't be so lenient. * He said in an icy tone *.
* His announcement gave shivers down the spine but I think I could understand his reaction. He must have regarded as disrespectful the fact that no one dares to challenge him *.
-You will all face me at the same time. * He announced *. There will be no other group matches. I take you all at the same time. Even those who have already passed.
-Your majesty is against the rules. * Says one reviewer *.
- Let it be. * Said Dagger *. It is the strongest here and the most dictates its law.
* The other Killicks were reluctant to face him, however. It was then that I felt a pressure emanating from the prince. His black hair grew bluer and bluer.*
-He ... already masters the Efrat. * I say amazed *.
-Come back. * He said, waving his hand *.
* If the king is supposed to be the strongest warrior of his time then the prince is arguably the strongest of his generation. He massacred and literally the 8 kids leaving them in a more than deplorable state. I saw Dagger smile sadistically at this most horrific sight. These poor little ones were going to be sent to the emergency room, but he was having fun *.
-The first group ended its matches earlier than expected so we will move on to the next one.
* I must admit that I am curious to know who was going to be next. Finally I say that when they are 10 *.
-The next group will be that of ...
-I'll go. * Announced a voice *
* I turned my head inward and saw the young boy I had jostled. He entered the arena confidently, but the examiner blocked his way *.
-It's not for you to decide Hyverson. So tempted that you deserve to bear this name.
-On the contrary, it's up to the strongest to decide and I think I'm the strongest here. Isn't that true Commander Dagger?
- I like you kid. * Said Dagger smiling *. Either I accede to your request.
-Anyone in the same pool as Dagur Hyverson please enter the arena.
* The others did not pray and entered the arena. Having said that, I felt like a discomfort around me. Why did I have the impression that everyone here was curious to see this "Dagur in action" *.
-You wonder why all the experts have their eyes on him aren't you? * Vincent asked *.
-Yes indeed.
-Well that's normal, he's the son of the ex warrior Sephora.
-Sephora ... The Sephora my brother was talking about?
-That the same. All of her children have been recognized as high ranking warriors and one of them is known as the most powerful who ever walked this earth. At least what people think.
-You ... Are you serious? * Say I shocked *. But then Dagur must be a monster of power.
-Just we would like to know. Because all his children as powerful as they are, they were all denied by their mother without excpetion and I mean all. It was only Dagur that she recognized as her child and again the only one with her last name.
-If he has his last name, that means ...
-This is the greatest proof of recognition. The big question is what more is there than the others don't?
* The participants settled in the arena but all eyes were on the main event. Dagur against a certain Varken. The guy in front was probably of high lineage, his father from the stands even encouraged him. He wore a tunic of animal fur and a sword hung from his belt. He unsheathed it and warned *.
-I hope you are a minimum drinkable. I want to make the show last unlike the prince.
-I heard about you. * Said Varken *. The foreigner. You would be the son of a slave, it seems. Is the great Sephora struggling to find a shoe that fits?
* Dagur's smiling expression suddenly grew more angry *.
-Ohey, do you want to die? * He asked with a blank stare *.
-You are just a miserable impostor who takes advantage of his mother's status to play smart. Sephora is a great warrior everyone respects her. Don't think you're special just because she recognized you as her son.
* I think I was absent for a moment but what unfolded before my eyes was extremely fast. No kid my age would go so fast. I saw Dagur holding Varken by the insides as he spat out blood. Having said that, given the frightened expression on the youngster's face, I believe Dagur actually held his heart *.
-If he tears his heart out, he will die. But if he does that the young man's father will kill him. * Said Vincent *.
-Don't ... don't do that. My father is in the stands he will kill you.
-And you think I'm giving a fuck? You insulted my mother right in front of me.
-D ... Dude I'm sorry but please let me do what you want. * He said panicked *.
-You are lucky that I intend to make the show last.
* He withdrew his hand and kicked back that shattered the back of his neck. The shock of the kick swayed the young man upright in his father's arms and fell unconscious *.
-I changed my mind. I'll slaughter you all in one strike. * He said with a murderous look *. Bring the next one back.
* End of chapter *
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