Marigold is dead.
In the end, I knew this would happen, but I just couldn't accept it despite seeing her corpse with my own eyes.
"Turn off the monitor," I said.
Ohma complied wordlessly.
For a moment, I sat still, letting the situation sink in.
"Ohma," I said. "I'll be gone for a while. If anybody asks, I'm out training."
"Got it."
And with that, I left the inn.
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Today's Tournament Results:
Round 1: [Ohma vs. Aisling] --> [Ohma]
Round 2: [Marigold vs. Rishott] --> [Rishott]
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Final Round:
[Ohma vs. Rishott]
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***
There was a short, three-day intermission before the tournament's final match would begin. It was supposed to give the fighters ample time to prepare while increasing the citizen's anticipation.
During that time, the funerals for Aisling and Marigold were held on the same day.
"She's really dead, isn't she?" Sakimi asked.
