* Chapter 10: End of triage *
* Dagur *
* End of the test. In total around 37 people managed to collect the 10 required emblems, due to some excess made by the strongest *.
-Good. * Said Dagger who barely sketched a smile. * Those who have the most emblems will be automatically qualified. Ties will have to fight and the wounded as the dead are golden and already disqualified.
* There was no place for the complaint and no one could dispute the result. Until the 13 missing were selected it was free time for everyone. Berenice as always in advance rushed towards me to me hold in his arms*.
-Congratulations young master. Finally this test was only a formality for you, even if I was a little afraid at the beginning.
-You saw me ?
* She let me and stroked my hair *.
*I used my pet. A crow that I transformed with my blood. Using the neural link I was able to observe you in this form.*
-An ability worthy of a scout. * I tell her *.
-Exact, that says what is the little beast that accompanies you? * She asked curious *.
* I hugged my wolf and began to stroke his coat, smiling *.
-His ... His name is Fryr.
-You are still a child I see. Must I remind you that a child needs permission before transforming a beast with his blood ?
* My smile faded immediately and I interposed myself between her and my wolf. No way to let her behead him *.
- Come on, let's not be so aggressive. And then .... * She crouched down and stroked him in turn *. We rarely see a specimen so pure. I will take care of him until the end of the final selection.
* She hugged him and gave me a smile before walking away with him. I sighed in relief looked away. There I saw that quite a few people had their eyes on the survivors. I saw crying children, angry parents and some more tolerant than others. While lost in it all I received a pat on the back *.
-Don't waste your time with the weak. * He said *.
-Dagfinn. It seems like You survived as well.
-Oh no I'm eliminated I was just going to say goodbye.
-Hey what?! * I said surprised *.
-I'm kidding, asshole. I wouldn't be eliminated before breaking you in two. And then we'll be quits. * He said with a friendly smile *.
* Decidedly he digests defeat very badly. More resentful, you die *.
- By the way, I have someone to introduce you to ...
*He turned but there was no one next to him*.
-If you have imaginary friends it will be complicated.
-I have no imaginary friend. * He got angry. * Look ...
* He pointed to the royal carriage where Kaleb was being escorted by elite warriors. He had the same piercing gaze it had when he arrived it gave chills. He threw a delay in our direction and then looked away *.
-Bah too bad. * Said Dagfinn *.
* As the carriage moved away I also saw another familiar face. This arrogant smile made me want to kill but stranegly I was happy to see it *.
- Looks like you finally made it Enrik. * I say smiling *.
- To prove my good faith to you, I took ten more. * He said, shrugging his shoulders. * My faith, it was not very complicated.
-Very good, I'm happy to accept you as a friend then.
* We exchanged a firm handshake followed by a friendly pat *.
-Uh wait Enrik Enrikson. * Said Dagfinn *. You are the son of Enrik Azure Hair.
-I don't like to talk too much about my father, especially since he will deny me if I am below the rank of expert.
- I too will deny you if it turns out that you are an average warrior.
-Uh I'm not ..... * He sighed *. I guess I'll have to bend over backwards to meet your requirements. I'm not very strong but I'll do my best.
* As we were talking I felt eyes resting on me. At first I didn't pay attention but this presence was more and more hostile. When my eyes rested on this person I was surprised to see that it was not 'was just a girl. Come to think of it, there aren't many qualified girls in the lot. She was tanned very short dark hair. Her armor was similar to Visra's. A black thigh-high on her chest, and belt in animal tail.
She wears long golden leg warmers on one of her legs with a white legband on both of her legs. The rest of her clothes as her armbands were made of animal skin *.
-She keeps staring at you since a while ago you know her? * Asked Enrik *.
-Not at all. Yet she hates me to a point.
-Dagur this girl, don't you remember her?
-No at all. Should I?
* Seeing his look I had the impression of having said a dumpling. She walked in my direction faster and faster and stopped at my level. She had her arms crossed, her eyes full of anger *.
- I finally find you, foreign motherfucker.
-I'm sorry we know each other? * Asked I relax *.
* She gave me a kick that I avoided by reflex but damn it I felt it passed anyway *.
-Hey, are you crazy? I haven't attacked you.
- Me neither. * She screamed *.
* She was about to charge again but Dagfinn intervened *.
-Olenna calm down, Dagur you really don't remember her eh, it was 4 years ago when we fought.
-Sorry I don't remember all the buggers that I displayed that day.
-Except that...
-I didn't attack you. * She yelled *. On the contrary, I wanted them to leave you alone so that we could go and play elsewhere. Instead you got carried away and you brutally assaulted me I, who hadn't asked you for anything.
-If that's just that I'm terribly sorry I ...
- You totally dislocated my shoulder. * she shouted *. You have already forgotten the savagery you have shown?
* She took off her armor and showed us her chest squarely; she had a long scar that crossed her left shoulder to her chest *.
- The scar you left me will not go away So Dagfinn may have found his ear but I lost everything And because of that no man will want to mate with me All that's left is the slaves So Dagur Hyverson I swear to make you pay for this selection.
* It had nothing to do with Dagfinn teasing me. I felt like I had made myself a mortal enemy. She was really after at my life that's clear. After screaming she put on her armor and put herself on. she went away after spitting on the ground *.
-You are clearly the bad guy in this story. * Said Enrik *.
-Olenna had already resigned herself to a farmer's life but because of you she spent night and day training in the hope of revenge. * Dagfinn explained to me *.
-Sorry Dagfinn. She might be screaming from all the rooftops, I can't remember her.
* After dark I had trouble sleeping, I kept thinking about what that Olenna had told me, all I remember was that I had had an excess of rage and then I I knocked all over the place until I was stopped. As I procrastinated Berenice, who I was lying on, stroked my hair. She was wearing a magnificent transparent evening dress in purple *.
-Is thinking about tomorrow that has this effect on you?
* I sank into his chest which I massaged with my palm before licking his neck *.
-It feels weird to be hated for nothing. * I whispered *. or solething you didn't remember.
* As I ran my fingers she let out a slight moan but I was out of my mind that night *.
- You are a Killick, People will hate you all your life. * She said before yelling lightly *.
* My fingers rubbed her crotch and I went up to her mouth, I bit her lip before looking her in the eye *.
-What did you do with Fryr?
-Don't worry he's just lying in my room.
* I sighed and got off my bed, she got up surprised and stared at me *.
-Young master you ...
-I'm not in the mood tonight. * I replied dryly *.
* I went to the next room. As soon as I entered Fryr automatically stood up and stared at me. I smiled and went to lie against him *.
-You're right, I don't have to apologize for so little. If we have to clash I will crush the others.
* I spent the night snuggled up against my beast and I must admit that it was a pleasant night except for some moan from Berenice who was finishing her affair on her own. Better than the one I spent in the forest. With hindsight I think so that my days will become more and more like this in the future so I might as well enjoy what I have now while I still can. The next morning I woke up very early. I did a few push-ups so as not to lose. mojo then I sent the daily stains to oblivion having barely time to comb my hair which made my hair look spiky, I put on my turtleneck with long sleeves this time and I went to the place where everything was going to be decided today. Despite the destruction of the colosseum I could see that a lot of people were going there.This year was placed under the sign of excellence so they hoped to have a good fight. Some clans would try to recruit geniuses or groups the future good fighters. I already had a plan for my future in mind I did not have to consider them. The colosseum was just outside Arsiaga, opposite the mountain. It gave me a Reason enough to go because I hated that damn mountain. As I walked the corridors I got pushed around by a kid in too much of a hurry *.
-Slow down kid the participants will not vanish. * I say *.
-Sorry my friend I was trying to escape someone.
* He tried to walk away but I grabbed his arm, and unbelievably he had no strength, no he was ridiculously weak to the point that I let him go by surprise. That's where I focused on his appearance. Blonde with golden hair and blue phoenix designs on the shirt *.
-You ... Are you human?
-Haha you didn't even take me for an Albino it's frustrating. *He said a little embarrassed*.
-You're ridiculously weak you know.
-Hey ...
* I felt that he was afraid of my presence. I really have to learn to control this demonic aura that comes out of my body *.
-No need to be afraid. * I say, extending my hand to him. * My name is Dagur.
* He relaxed and returned my handshake *.
-And me, Emory. Sorry for pushing you around.
-Seeing your coat of arms, you seem to come from Adrun, don't you? Go and take your seat in the stands you can admire the spectacle."
* He waved his hand at me then stepped aside in his turn *.
-Who was that one? * I sighed *.
* I then saw Kaleb coming into the hallway across the street. I wanted to call him but he was still escorting. And worse he had his bad days face*.
-Whatever if we had to face each other I would crush him too.
-Young master you are finally here.
-It's not too early Berenice, you took a long time.
* We talked for a while and then she gave me an item. I'll spare you details but the item she gave me was too scary for me to keep *.
-Sorry, I'll use my own skills instead.
-But young master.
- Thank you for everything, Berenice, but I'm going to go with my natural ability this time.
-Young ... DAGUR.
* I waved to him and entered the arena. You speak of a colosseum only the north face of the stands were still intact. The inhabitants of the city and the experts took more place in this area. set up in the middle of the debris, some brought back chairs, others moved pillars to make benches. In all honesty they had the best seat. I saw ToB and the others in the crowd. Even that alcoholic Ralph had come. I was looking in the crowd to see the kid from earlier but I was shocked to see him next to Vincent in the rubble. A pillar served as an improvise bench *.
"It took a long time. * Said Dagfinn. I ended up thinking you were freaking out."
-My participation goes without formality. I am mainly there to see your results.
-Small manure. You will play less smart in a short time.
* Dagger came out of nowhere with his hands crossed behind his back with his usual scary look, and as soon as he arrived everyone lined up to greet him *.
-Hello young people. Today's trial will be as you might expect a test of your strength and nothing else. After all there is no nobility here.
* For sure that there is not. On Adje the company was very simple. The strongest warriors dominate the weak ones. The king's court is made up only of the elite chosen by him. said there were certain exceptions made for scholars *.
-The selection is simple. You will face those of the same color as you during the previous selection. Among other things if you have drawn a black emblem ....
* My gaze automatically turned to Kaleb. I now understand what he meant by "I do not want to confront you" the smart one knew about the modalities of the tests, That said he still did not smile at me. was almost creepy. I heard the murmurs of the reluctant in the assembly while others were all excited *.
- It will be a succession of 9 matches. At the end those who will have the most victory will automatically be admitted as aspirants for the title of expert.
* Looks like it's gonna be fun. I know one who was very happy to have shot the same as me *.
-I'm going to settle things with Olenna and close the chapter "Dagfinn".
* End of chapter *