Overseer's office.
" Welcome Grand Duke Azeroth."
The Overseer bowed down his head to welcome the Grand Duke of Reedreeda Galaxy. Although he is an Overseer of this area which conducts illegal business, he didn't feel even a bit nervous.
" Hmm..... it seems like the illegal business is blooming nowadays huh."
Grand Duke Azeroth walked in graceful manner, his tone calm and an expressionless face. He sat down on the couch while staring at the Overseer.
" May I ask why the newly appointed Grand Duke is roaming around Underworld instead of staying in the castle."
The Overseer lifted his head and spoke in a sarcastic manner.
" Stop with the formalities, just talk casually to me. We are friends, aren't we? I remember this is the same place where we first met during the academy days."
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( Battle Arena)
" Haa..."
I was standing in the waiting room in front of the mirror.
Focus....
Cool down...
This is my first time fighting in front of so many people which made me nervous.
If that isn't enough, the cheering is so loud that I can even hear it in the room.
I looked at my right hand, a bracelet with carvings of diamond shaped red lines. This bracelet is an artifact called 'Restraint' which can suppress all the stats of the user to 10 points.
It's mainly used for restraining criminals but in the underworld, this is the mostly used artifact in battle arena to judge victory based on true skills.
Though their is a limit, this artifact can only suppress people below 4th Ascension.
" Haa.."
I took a deep breath and flipped my jacket.
Now let's go.
I walked through the narrow dark corridors to arrive at the Arena. As I reached the stage, I looked around in nervousness.
Something clicked in my mind.
There weren't many spectators, probably 100 or less. Then why is it that I hear loud cheers?
Why?......??????
I suddenly heard a loud noise.
The idiotic trio James, Steele and Erika were cheering, whistling and shouting to encourage me.
" Kick his ass."
" I will give you a KISS if you WIN this match."
" Weakling, show me what a man can do."
Those were there shouts. I felt disgusted at the encouraging words spoken by the second person.
Why you ask?
The one who said those words is James not Erika....
" Dear God....."
I quietly mumbled under my breath. I shook my head helplessly to focus on the upcoming match. No use fighting these idiots.
My opponents is also a student of the academy, probably a first year too. How did I recognize him, It's our uniform. White shirt, Blue jeans, red tie and a blue blazer with a star shaped badge of the academy.
It does seem nice, I wonder when will I get one?
" Who are you? I have never seen you around here before."
The brown haired student spoke in a questioning tone.
" Let's introduce ourself first, my name is-"
I shut him up by raising my hand.
" I am not interested in knowing the name of an extra character so shut up."
I am too lazy to provoke my opponent, so I signaled the referee to start the match already. Honestly, it's a real hassle to remember a name.
" Start."
" You are too arrogant for your own good."
The brown haired student held his stance firmly, his eyes locked to mine. I waited for him to attack, but he just stood on their staring at me. He is creeping me out now. Did I accidentally provoke him?
Never mind.
I walked leisurely toward him...
" Fine then, I will be the one to attack first."
As I got closer, I raised my fist to punch his face, but he blocked my strike with his arm. I threw a punch at his stomach which he caught with his free hand. I gripped his arm with one hand which blocked my strike and used the other to block his strike. I lifted him up in the air and slammed down on the ground.
He gripped my right leg with both of his hands after he fell to pull me down too. But all of his efforts were for not as I punched him at the back of his head.
" Argh....."
A pain filled cry came out of his mouth, but he quickly bite his tougue to regain focus. He bite me on my right leg fiercely, but I kept punching on his head.
" Don't bite me you asshole."
After a round of punches, he backed away while holding his head.
" I will kill you, you bastard."
The brown haired boy roared on top of his lung, he launched a series of punches aiming straight at my face.
I kept backing away while dodging his every move.
It will be a shame if I get hit with that weak ass fists.
Eventually the brown haired boy stopped punching as he got tired.
I immediately lunged at him as this was my chance to finish the battle.
Finally, after a round of 15 punches, he fell unconscious.
" The winner of this match is Rudra!"
The referee announced the results after checking my opponent's condition. This match was pretty easy, I wonder if all my opponents will be this weak.
" I LOVE YOU MAN, come her my money tree. I will give you a kiss as promised."
James loud shout made everyone in the arena cry tears of laughter, but for me this is the worst thing.
" James, if.. you don't stop screaming I WILL FUCK YOU FOR REAL."
My loud shout shut down the arena for a moment only to burst out laughing again.
Hehe...
Hahaha....
Pffffttt....
I walked out of the Arena as the situation was getting more and more out of hands. As I was walking toward them, a figure clad in black armour appeared in front of me. He bowed a little and spoke-
" The Overseer wishes to meet you, participant Rudra."
"..."
How rude to call me after I just finished my fight. I am tired man.
Well, let's not stretch it unnecessarily into an argument or worst enmity like a certain protagonist I know.
The Overseer huh...
This fist fighting arena might be the best source of earning money for me as I don't know anything about the world.
Getting acquainted with an Overseer might be a good thing for me. Of course there is a risk of getting killed in a place like the underworld but as long as I have even a little bit of consciousness, I can purchase life saving items from the system shop.
" Lead the way."