Usman " What is the name of best tavern here?"
Calarel" Pardon?"
Firuza giggled. I turned towards him.
Sabae" Go to The Long Forest, it's located in the upper eastern area."
He nodded and they left. When they went out, I turned towards Calarel.
Calarel " So, what's going on?" She asked with arms crossed under her big breasts.
I sighed.
Sabae " It's a long story, call some tea."
She nodded and went to order the guards.
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Usman P.O.V.
We went to the Long Forest, it was pretty big. It was a 3 floor building 🏫. From outside, it has some forest vines like designs. When we went in, the interior was like an underground area, surrounded by trees and it's roots. It had a cozy and home like environment. We went to a table and ordered our dinner.
After our dinner, I paid another 150 SPS as our weekly stay. Then, we went to our rooms.
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Character Sheet
Name: Raejiisa Selakiir
Race: Wood Elf
Gender: Female
Appearance: Long wavy black hair
Green eyes
Spectacled
Upturned nose
Ectomorphic body
Flat chest
Puffy areolas
Inverted nipples
5'4 height
Talent: Painting
Mannerism: Twirls hair
Ideal: Change
Class: None
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Usman P.O.V.
Next morning, we went out to have a tour around town. The commercial area was filled with different stalls, taverns and shops. After some time, we went to upper western area also known as nobles domain. There, we saw many extravagant houses belonging to the upper class.
???" Hey! Are you going to Coliseum today?"
???" Hmm. Why?"
???" Did you not hear? Gladiator has returned!"
???" Really?! Wasn't he fighting against those undead of the alliance?!"
???" Yes but looks like he's back now and he is going to perform today!"
???" Really! Then, we should go."
???" Yeah!"
Firuza" Gladiator?"
She tilted her head.
Usman" A warrior who mostly fight in an arena for entertainment. Looks like he's a sort of soldier."
Firuza" Then, we should go."
She looked at me with a serious look.
Usman" You want to know about the undead, right."
She looked down.
Firuza" Yes, I don't want a repeat of North here."
She looked at me.
Usman" Not this time." I said with a smile.
Then, we went to the arena.
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Sadalymn P.O.V.
I was a commoner since my birth. My parents were simple workers. Even I thought to live like them. But I didn't wanna! I wanted a different life, which I gained after being awakened as magic warrior. Since that fateful day, I started my training. I didn't want a simple life but I didn't want to be a mercenary either.
So, I became a Gladiator! Through this, I gained fame, power and wealth! I gained all what I wanted! To kept them, I have to best my opponents. Which was a suitable reason for becoming stronger. When, I crossed Cr 3. I was appointed as a soldier against the ALLIANCE! I didn't want that! I would die!
Through luck, I was able to survive till now. Even though, I was Cr 5 now. But I couldn't best those undeads! I can't even say no to the Countess Selakiir! Especially when I had a chance with her daughter! DAMN! Please somebody come and die fighting them. This way, I could take the credit! Then, the noble title would be mine!
Now, I was going on another display of my power in the arena. What should I do today?
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Usman P.O.V.
The arena seemed like a typical middle ages Coliseum. People were sitting on stairs like seats. We sat in the third circular seats in front of the gallery. Soon, a person in extravagant clothes with a horn arrived. He was probably the announcer.
Announcer" Ladies and gentlemen! We welcome you in another entertainment day of our arena! Especially when the star of our arena is BACK!"
Applause!!!
Firuza" People are... really excited." She said with a wry smile.
Usman" Yes. Mostly people came here to vent their frustrations by cheering for warriors."
Firuza" I see."
She nodded.
Announcer" Now before we start our duels, we like to give our thanks to our Countess Phelorna Selakiir and her daughter Raejiisa Selakiir on blessing us with their audience."
Audience stood up and bowed towards the gallery. We also stood up but only nodded. Countess Phelorna Selakiir was long wavy black haired, spectacled, slender elvish woman. She was standing near the balcony waving her hand. Her daughter Raejiisa Selakiir, was like a carbon copy of her.
She was also standing near her mother but her eyes were dull. When they went back to sit. Announcer continued.
Announcer " Now. Without further ado, I will like to call the Gladiator, Sadalymn!"
Applause!
Soon in the sounds of drums' beat, a door opened in the right side. An elf in a leather armour came out. He had a long sword on his left hip. He also had a proud look.
Usman ' Status.'
Ding!
Name: Sadalymn
Race: Wood Elf
Class: Magic warrior
Cr 5
Job: Gladiator
Spells:
Shield
Magic Weapon
Usman " Hmm, a lower average rank."
Firuza " Pardon?"
She tilted her head.
Usman " He is a Cr 5."
Her eyes widened. At that time, Gladiator took the horn.
Gladiator " Hello! People of Reme Serine!"
"OOOOH!!!"
Public shout in reply. Then, he looked at everyone or was showing like that.
Gladiator " Today, I am going to duel someone from the AUDIENCE!!!"
" OOOOH!!!"
There was an uproar from the audience. He took out his long sword and moved before everyone eyes. Then, his sword stopped at ME of all people.
Gladiator " You there in armour, I choose you as my duel partner."
Firuza" WHAT?!"
She stood up with wide eyes and looked at me.
Ding!
Quest: Pride has fall!
Conditions:
1: Best the arrogant without using any skills except mana strengthening and normal short swords.
2: Don't let him break your swords!
Rewards:???
Penalty " Destruction of Reme Serine!
Usman ' Luminous!'
Luminous ' Just do it. You will know eventually.'
I sighed and stood up.
Firuza " Usman!"
Usman " Don't worry, I will hold back."
Then, I walked towards him, using mana strengthening.
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Yesterday
Sabae P.O.V.
Sabae " That's how it is."
I finished my story about the boy and lady druid. Calarel sighed.
Calarel " Alright. I will arrange a meeting with Lady Selakiir with you tomorrow."
Sabae" Can you give her the information about them in our meeting?"
Calarel" Alright. Now, let's go to my home."
I nodded.
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Today
Sabae P.O.V.
Next day, we went to arena. Where we had our meeting with the Countess. When we reached there.
Sabae " It's been a while, My Lady."
I bowed to her.
Phelorna" Ah! Sabae, I heard you want to talk to me about something. So, I called you here. You might have heard that Gladiator has returned."
Young lady mood crumble with that name.
Sabae " Yes, I have."
Then, the announcement began and her lady and young lady went to the balcony. They waved their hands and came back.
Sabae " My Lady. First, I want to tell you something what happened recently."
Then, we heard Gladiator announcement. When we looked towards the audience. My eyes widened because the idiot had chosen none other than the BOY!
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Sadalymn P.O.V.
The reason why I chose the boy, was because of my JEALOUSY! How was that boy able to get such armour?! Besides he also had a great long bow and twin short swords. DAMN HIM! Soon, he would pay the price for coming like this before the Great me! The boy stopped 5 feet away from me.
Then, he took his short swords. They were really beautiful.
Sadalymn ' Hmph! Spoiled brat, get ready.'
I raised my sword and stroke him with my sword.
Clang!
Gladiator " What?"
The brat stopped my strike with his left sword easily. He was standing there like my strike was nothing.
" Ooooh!!"
Hearing the audience, I stroke again on his right.
Clang!
He stopped again! I made a horizontal slash. He stopped with a sword again.
Gladiator " Now, I will not hold back."
I began my assault on him.
Clang! Clang! Cling! Cling! Clang!
Gladiator " ... what are you...?" I said with shock.
Usman" A mercenary unlike an arrogant fool."
Gladiator " You DARE! Shield!"
I conjured my shield on my left hand. Then, I stroke again with shield aiming towards his head.
Clang! Pop!
He stopped my strike with his left sword but... what shocked me was...his sword penetrated by blowing my shield UP! His sword even though destroyed my shield, it stopped before my face.
"OOOOH!!!"
Sadalymn ' ARGH!'
I stepped back. He was humiliating me of all people. He would pay.
Sadalymn " Magic weapon!"
With my chant, my sword glowed with yellow light.
Sadalymn " Now, TRY to stop this great me's POWER!"
Then, I made a strike with all my power.
Clang!
Sadalymn " ....it can't be..."
The brat blocked my strike with his two swords in a X shape. His swords were glowing a little with blue light. Of all things, he was standing at the same position since the start of our duel.
"OOOOH!!!"
The public made an uproar.
Boy" If this is your true power than you don't have a chance against alliance."
After that he pushed me back by spreading his arms.
Gladiator " ...NO!"
I slashed but he side stepped. Then, he kicked me with his left leg.
BANG!
I was sent rolling on the ground.
Blurgh!
I puked blood. What was happening to me, this was not what I planned.
"OOOOH !"
I looked up and saw him standing with his swords. I also saw an outline of blue light covering his body.
Sadalymn ' MAGIC?!! .... but how....then why he didn't fight....YES! NOW YOU WILL PAY!!!'
Sadalymn " YOU!... WHO ARE YOU?! WHERE WERE YOU HIDING IF YOU ARE THIS STRONG? WHY DID NOT YOU FIGHT AGAINST ALLIANCE!!!"
If I could not beat you, I would make you the target for the people' hatred.
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Sabae P.O.V.
As the duel began, it progressed as I expected.
Phelorna " Huh? Is it me or that boy is stronger than Sadalymn?!"
Calarel" It's probably other, my Lady."
She looked at me to explain. But before that boy was destroying all his aces.
Phelorna " Who is that boy?! I want to know!" She said anxiously watching the duel.
As for young lady, her eyes were glued on the boy. Then, he did IT. He bested that fool. I sighed that duel ended. But that fool tried to rallied the audience.
Sabae ' DAMN! I have no choice.'
I went to the balcony and shout.
Sabae " He is Usman from Hare Stack. As for his strength, he gained it by foiling many schemes of alliance. "
WOOSH!
After that breeze.....
" OOOOH!!!"
Public started praising him. The boy looked at me and nodded. Then, he went back to his pact and lady druid. After that they went out. I turned to her lady and she was looking at me.
Sabae " Sorry, My Lady. I didn't want to talk about him like this."
Phelorna" Looks like our Baron has some good people. Come, I want to know everything about him."
She stood up and walked out. Young lady too but after looking towards the boy again. I sighed and followed them with Calarel.
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Normal P.O.V.
After the duel, Usman and his party went back to the tavern. After going into his room, he asked his rewards.
Ding!
You have:
12 pc
3330GP
2 Citrine 50 gp
1 Calcedony 50 gp
9 Amethyst - transparent deep purple 100 gp gems
4818 sp
385 cp
10 Azurites ( opaque mottled deep blue) each gem worth 10 gp each
6 White jade worth 100 gp each
1 potion of greater healing
After that he laid on his bed.
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Sabae P.O.V.
It was almost evening. I was sitting in the study of her lady with Calarel. Even young lady was present. Usman and his party documents were on her table. I also had told her about his exploits briefly.
Phelorna " Haah~ I can't believe it was unnoticed."
Sabae" So, please don't have ill will towards him."
I pleaded. She raised her right hand.
Phelorna " Don't worry about that. The only reason, I was giving him support, was because of his strength. But now, I have a far better candidate for this."
She put her hand on his status sheet. As for Yong lady, IT was like, she was lost in something.
Phelorna " Sabae. Arrange a meeting with his party tomorrow."
Sabae" Yes, My Lady."
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Normal P.O.V.
Raejiisa Selakiir was in her room painting when someone put a cloth on her mouth.
Raejiisa " Hmpf?!!"
She struggled to free herself but her assailant was stronger than her. Soon, she lost strength in her body and her eyes get closed. When, her assailant was positive that she was unconscious. He put her down on the carpet. With a shimmer in the air, he becomes visible. It was an elf in a leather armour.
He had a cloth in his right hand.
???" To think, I will use her ' gift'. But after today duel, I lost everything that I had gained. So, kidnapping a no class noble is nothing for my future."
Yes, he was none other than Sadalymn. Who lost his fame after the duel earlier.
Sadalymn " Now, I will take her to that ' thing '. Even though, I am working with alliance now. I don't trust that thing."
Then, he put her on his left shoulder like a sack. He took out a letter from his pocket and put it upon her canvas. Then with a shimmer, he became invisible with Raejiisa Selakiir.
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