Although the tall and burly man might appear as a rude and insufferable buffoon by how he speaks, Darius didn't catch any ill intent or malice from him. If there's any, Alexa would have warned him and told him to be ready for a battle between life and death.
After signing the paper and pledging to not kill their opponent, the two then moved to the arena which was built in the backyard of the Adventurer Guild.
Other adventurers who heard the commotion soon followed behind them. The small arena with twenty meters in diameter was now crowded by the onlookers who stood behind the circle.
Seeing the stark size difference between the young man and Birgir, the veteran adventurer who had slain hundreds of monsters, the other adventurers who circled the arena belittled Darius.
"Hmph! His white ass won't even survive a single hit from Sir Birgir."
"Sir Birgir! Spare his face at the very least! We want to see his desperate face."
"Beat that noble kid!"
