Tahlya was wearing a short blue dress similar to those that were found in a heroic fantasy world, she had a long white stocking that went from her feet to her knee. On top of her head was a strange crown, Fell found that the object resembled more a Valkyrie's helmet than a crown. Her smile was refreshing and her blond hair, fine and silvery, moved slightly with the wind as she waited for Fell's answer.
"This young man is probably not a player", she assessed as she saw Fell nod in her direction. "Young Master are you familiar with Battle League. If not, would you want an introduction?" Her pearly voice resounded in the hall.
Around them were a few individuals, their necks turned as they heard Tahlya's voice. Here in Battle Center, she was one of the most popular Battle Maidens around. Everyone liked her, especially the low rankers of New Casablanca as they could get the opportunity to choose a Battle Maiden to assist them in their life once they enter the higher tiers of the ranking system. Thus, Tahlya was the current number one choice of the low-ranked player.
"Battle League is an arena styled game, there are several modes. Be it alone or with a team, you have the chance to conquer and defeat a plethora of opponents. If I should pick a single word to describe this game, it should be competition!" She finished explaining in a single step. The Battle Center's users stopped paying attention to Fell and Tahlya as they understood he was a complete newbie. They looked at him while scoffing, "that kid shouldn't be worth her time", that was what most of them thought.
"Do you want to try the tutorial?" She asked with a sweet smile on her face. As they walked, several eyes would keep following Tahlya's figure.
"Sure." Fell responded in a calm tone, he had noticed and understood that Tahlya was someone popular around the player base. But he wouldn't care about their disdains, nor would he care about their mockery.
They went through an elevator, stopping after going up a few floors. "This is the place where most new players begin their journey", she left the elevator without waiting for Fell and kept explaining. "After the tutorial, you will be given a card that represents your ID in the game. Using this card, you can rent a room to play or buy items in the store that was on the first floor."
"How many players are there?" he asked to judge the popularity of the game.
"This game might not be well known in the city as this center just built last year. But Battle League has players all over the worlds."
"Worlds? You mean I can even brawl against those mysterious race?" He speedily asked to confirm his understanding.
"Yes. We have Battle Centers all over the universe, although we might not be in every single civilization in our universe. We are at least present in the places that adhered to Heaven Ascension Court… Don't mind me if you have trouble understanding what I'm talking about. You should just fight to your heart's content." As she finished speaking, she looked at Fell straight in the eyes as if she was trying to dive into his soul.
Fell's left hand formed a fist that hit his right palm. This act made Tahlya doubt here eyes as she was sure that Fell wasn't the type of guy who would know about Heaven Ascension Court. Unless… He was a cultivator.
She shook her head as it shouldn't be possible. Such a young cultivator wouldn't appear in such a low-ranked city. At least, he might be from a noble family that might have told him too much. She thought as she resumed her steps.
After a few seconds, they arrived in front of a door. She took out a blue crystal clear card and swiped it on the side of the door frame. Bip ! A small sound escaped from the door as the card was accepted by the system.
The door smoothly opened revealing its interior. The room wasn't very big and it only contained a chair. Although the chair looked quite precious, Fell was quickly disappointed as he thought that it would at least be as luxurious as the rest.
"Sit down on the Battle Link, create your ID and pass through the tutorial. This also serves as an assessment for the system, you will be noted based on several criteria. Good Luck!" She finished speaking in one go and left the room without looking back.
"Thanks," Fell answered while lifting his hand.