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Episode 60: Battle Arena

The blue sky is bright and the sun is shining on the skin. We are now divided into two groups. The women were busy shopping and walking through the shops while we men were still walking around the market. Me, Hart, Eledarn, and Milard took a leisurely step while chatting.

“Wah this city is so ancient yes,” I said amazed by life and buildings that are far different from other places. Like actually passing through a real time machine.

“Absolutely. It turns medieval urban painting into reality,” Milard added.

“Yes, it is true that this city has existed since two thousand years ago,” cetus Hart.

“Eh? You know that?” eledarn was surprised.

“I just read this brochure,” answers who are also equally upset. It made us all go silent for a moment like sheep lost in the middle of the forest.

“Since when did you get it?” I asked Hart.

“Since the beginning we arrived in this market. At the front gate there were many brochures,” the answer was calm. Then we continued our steps.

A few moments later the cool wind blew thin and stroked the buu kudukku. I immediately remembered the question that kept on popping into my head.

“Oh yes. I wonder why the city is so warm? Though this whole land is winter.”

Hart then reopened the brochure he held. His hands were busy flipping through the paper while looking for information to answer my question just now.

“Hmm... Not explained here. But it is only written that this place is the first settlement on this land,” explained Hart.

“Maybe at that time this area was the only place that fit to live especially during winter like this” Milard continued to think to us.

“Consense,” reply.

After a long conversation, the crowd seemed to come in and out of the small road. All of us became curious, but one of the unidentified men called out to us from the side.

“Oi you! Arrivals yes?” the man who turned out to be a shopkeeper.

“Iya,” I told him. Then the shopkeeper persuaded us to enter his shop.

“You want to buy something? Please have a look inside.” But we are all less interested in shopping, plus today is just the first day of our tour. So we don't want to spend a lot of money at the beginning of this fun. Eledarn politely declined.

“Sorry, Sir. We were just driving around.”

“Oh so. Alright. If you want to buy souvenirs, do not hesitate to stop by my shop,” smiled back. I, who was still curious about the crowd, asked him.

“If you may know, what is going on down the small road there?”

“That's the way to the fighting arena. Today there will be a competition that is only done once every two years,” he replied. Suddenly my friends became interested and more curious about the place.

“Arena fight?” tanya Hart is excited.

“Iya. If you win you will get prizes and awards,” continued his reply explained.

“Wah, it looks like exciting,” Milard said.

“Of course. All residents of this city will watch the match,” said the shopkeeper. Then I asked him back in wonder.

“You didn't follow him, Sir?”

“The competition there is very tight. I am not good at fighting,” he replied. Then he re-added by saying, “But if you are interested, you can sign up for free and anyone can join.” Suddenly we remembered that fighting should be using the sword. We were terrified if there were lives lost due to the match. Suddenly the guard spoke to us.

“Take it easy. Only use wooden swords. It's also blunt.”

We who heard it became relieved. “Huft... I thought it would be as bad as I imagined,” blows Hart. The shopkeeper just chuckled at the behavior of all of us.

“Alright then we want to go there.”

“See you,” reply shopkeeper.

Me and my friends walked towards the crowd and followed the flow of people walking. We were surprised by a huge arena like a football stadium. I became amazed as I stared at the magnificent building.

“Wah... Big once.”

“This is the historic building? Still well maintained and sturdy,” said Milard. We were still in awe and Eledarn suddenly called out in a frenzy.

“See! There's a guard in armor there!” We were surprised by something we did not expect. But some time later we only realized that we were three people, while Hart was not known where he went.

“You saw Hart?” ask Milard worriedly.

“No,” replied. And so did Eledarn who hasn't seen Hart since we got here.

“Take it easy. We are already big. So no worries. Maybe we pay less attention to it because it is fun to see this building.” Milard and I replied with smiles. And soon Hart emerged from the crowd and approached us.

“Where are you out of, Hart?” milard asked a little worried.

“Casual, relaxing. I just got off the arena door. There is a match registration.” Then Hart breathed a sigh of exhaustion. “Hah.. It turns out that many are also enthusiastic and want to register.”.

“You signed up?” eledarn asked curiously and was amazed by him, but Hart shook his head and said, “Of course not. I registered an alien. Hehe...” some whiny and sudden surprised me.

“H—Hah? What are you doing, oi?” I shouted irritatedly at him.

“Sorry I didn't say it first. But I'm sure you can deal with it,” responded Hart then reassured me, but I'm still upset by his behavior that has always been like this.

“It's okay, Lard. Calculate experience. Losing is not a problem,” continued Eledarn smiled at me. I who was in shock did not know how and could only accept resignation. “But I don't have the slightest skill. I just want to watch,” my sis glumly.

“You can get ready while you wait. Pertandigan will start later in the afternoon,” said Hart calmly. I replied by taking a deep breath.

A moment later there were some people right next to us. Their conversation was unintentionally clear.

“You're great, yes!”

“Hehe... Now I want to go to the tavern while calming my mind.”

“Walah, you might want to be like that at a time like this.”

“Wuah! Sexy service is the best!”

Hart and Eledarn exploded. The desire that had peaked made the two of them like hypnotized and wanted to immediately go to that place.

“Let's go there,” take Hart full of lust. Milard and I became irritated and refused their invitation.

“No! You guys anywhere still yes,” reply me firmly.

“Yes already then,” said Hart like a drunk with Eledarn. Milard and I finally parted ways with both of them.

“Are you sure you'll just leave them?” ask Milard worriedly.

“Leave it,” I replied. Then I took Milard back for a walk around the market while waiting for the game. “Let's go around first.”

An hour later the sun began to show its dance overhead. The more we walked the less and less lonely people. Looks like we've already exited the market and started entering the settlement. There were only a few people and a horse carriage passing by.

“Adelard, it looks like we are far away,” Milard told me.

“It's okay. When we were many, I was also uncomfortable in such a crowded place. If you want to come back you can leave me.” reply me to him.

“I also don't know where to go. I followed you.”

Not long after we saw an old man lifting a few boxes and looking troubled. Then we approached him to help him.

“Excuse me, Cake. Let us help you,” pinta Milard full of respect for him. Fortunately, we got a good response. Grandpa was willing and showed us the way. After a few minutes of walking we reached a hut house and our journey stopped here.

“Sit's just let me. Thank you very much,” he said then went in there. “Sama-sama,” reply. After that, Milard and I were confused.

“What do we do now? Continue running?” ask Milard.

“Can-can only. All waiting for the game start time,” Then we continue our steps away from this place, but the grandfather called us.

“Wait.” We stopped our steps as well. “Did you say the match just now?” ask the grandfather, curious.

“Iya,” I replied in fear. Then he asked back. “Pertandigan arena?” I just nodded to him.

“You know you can compete?”

“No. I suddenly registered my friend,” I replied.

Suddenly the grandfather smiled and said calmly to the two of us.

“I can teach you guys.”

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