Kaizoku and Sylphy waited for their names to be called. Kaizoku stared through the iron bars into the arena.
The sand field stretched so wide that its edges were impossible to see from where he stood.
"Ugh... How much longer? I'm tired of sitting here for over an hour!" Sylphy shouted, stood up angrily.
"Be patient, they'll call us soon," Kaizoku replied, glancing back at her.
"Urgh! We could have escaped ages ago."
They continued waiting as the crowd's cheers and shouts persisted endlessly.
Finally, after another half hour, the announcer called their group.
"SINCE HERCULES HASN'T SHOWN UP, WE'LL CALL OUR NEXT CONTESTANTS. EVERYONE!! WE HAVE NEW CHALLENGERS! PLEASE WELCOME... THEEE OUTLAAAWWWSSSS!!!" the announcer roared enthusiastically.
"Ha! Finally!" Sylphy jumping up eagerly.
The massive iron gate rose, Kaizoku and Sylphy walked into the arena.
They made their way to the center, observing the spectators on both sides—a diverse crowd of all races: skeletons, orcs, humans, hybrids, elves, wizards, and many others.
They awkwardly waved with forced smiles, still uncertain about their opponent.
"EVERYONE! MEET THE OUTLAWS! TWO MEMBERS: THE GENTLEMAN IN THE CLEAN FACE BUT DIRTY BLACK TUXEDO, BIIIILLLLYYY MCCARTEEERRR!!!"
The crowd applauded and cheered for the new fighter.
"AND ON THE OTHER SIDE! WE HAVE THE BEAUTIFUL WOLF HYBRID LADY WITH DARK PURPLE HAIR! WEARING A TORN WHITE DRESS, MARY MAAAXXXXWEEEEELLLLL!!!"
The crowd's excitement doubled at the arena's first female fighter.
The audience very excited to see the new fighters, namely Kaizoku and Sylphy, in the arena. Curious who they are who dare to enter one of the deadliest arena.
"THE FINAL BATTLE OF THE DAY AT COLOSSEUM FIGHT! FEATURING NEW CHALLENGERS, ENJOY THE SHOW BEFORE IT ENDS!" the announcer bellowed.
Kaizoku whispered to Sylphy with suprised tone, "This is a Colosseum!? We're going to die here..."
Sylphy, unfamiliar with Colosseums, dismissed his concern. "Die? No, we won't die here. We'll win this fight, trust me."
"Are you crazy? The Colosseum is where people fight to the death against beasts or humans."
Sylphy gently pushed Kaizoku. "Stop complaining. We've come too far to give up now, no matter what."
Kaizoku could only swallow his fear and trust Sylphy's words.
"Who's our opponent, huh!? I'll tear them to pieces," Sylphy declared confidently.
"AS USUAL! THE FINAL BATTLE WILL FEATURE MASTER GON'S PET, UNDEFEATED AND MOST FEARED!"
"Undefeated and most feared? Heh, probably just some cute little puppy," Sylphy remained confident.
"Come on Sylphy, they might be telling the truth. If they are, we're dead!" Kaizoku panicked, trying to warn Sylphy.
"Quiet, this place isn't as bad as I thought," Sylphy replied with unwavering confidence.
"Now, where is the little puppy? Where is it? Is it gone? Is it scared?" Sylphy laughing, mocking their opponent.
"Stop it, Sylphy! You only making this worse!"
"THE OUTLAWS WILL FACE THE UNDEFEATED CHAMPION OF ALL TIME, FEARED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD... CERBERUUUSSSS!!!"
The iron gate in front of them opened upwards, seeing bright green lights staring at the from the darkness inside the gate.