Inside the courtyard, nothing much has changed. Except for the fact that it was now occupied by half a hundred people from a rival guild. When then the enemies saw us tied to the horses, some laughed, some shrugged, but most remained stone faced."Lord Ivan, we brought you two prisoners!" the vampire dude said.In the middle of the courtyard was a tall figure seated upon a skeletal horse, which I supposed was 'lord Ivan', turned and faced us. His gear alone was enough to put all his companions equipment to shame. Standing at about 7ft in his fancy black armour, that was decked in countless markings and spikes. His face was unreadable, since it was hidden behind his fancy dark helmet. But one look at this armour you can tell, someone has been grinding hard. "Hmph." His lord grunted in a deep voice. As he turned and didn't bother to give us a second glance. "My lord, what shall we do with them?" the vampire dude asked again."Guild rules." his lord replied, without looking back. "Understood, my lord." the vampire guy obeyed, and the way he said it would have been fine, if it weren't for the virulent smile on his face. "Cut the ropes!"A second later, my captor got off the horse, and cut lose both of our ropes. And I just stood there, utterly confused at why they did so. "Allow me to go through a few simple rules..." the vampire dude looked at his finger, "Not that you will need them much longer. Trash."I didn't pay so much attention to his words, as a I frantically looked around for a space to escape. Though the gate is wide open, but I highly doubt I can get a few steps out before trampled by the Calvary. There is no way I can outrun this..."What's going to happen next is that we're going to have a 1v1 to the death, you fkin trash. If you win..." The vampire guy let out a maniacal laugh. "You can leave the place unharmed. But you know, for you I am willing to raise that stake, If you win you and your little girl friend may both leave! Sounds good?"I looked down, unable to find my voice."Oh, don't worry, I will go easy on you...But if you lose..." his lips widens into a wicked grin. "I am going to have a little fun with your girl friend...Hue hue hue..."I found myself subconsciously curling my fist."And if you're too scared to 1v1 me, you can surrender, and I can grantee you a quick swift death." he shrugged. "So what do you say then trash? 1v1 me or not?"I can log out the game and get away from all this...My head slowly towards Enju, and the message in her eyes were clear:Don't do this Baka!If I log out, Enju will definitely log out as well. And even if I die, Enju would log out to get away...It was such an easy decision, but it just doesn't feel right at the same time, and the main source of that problem is...Me.For the longest time since elementary, I wasn't the brightest kid, and within the social heir achy, it is safe to safe that I was the bottom of the bottom. Every time I messed up or failed, I knew deep down that it was all my fault. All because of one simple reason; I am too weak. I can't do things on my own, I even fail at the simplest task. Not only me, my parents and loved one tried every single method to help me be successful in life, which all did no shit in the end..."So what's your answer trash? You gonna fight me or not?-""Shut up..." I said with a heavy breath."I can't hear-" the vampire guy put one to his ear, and pretended to lean forward."SHUT UP YOU BASTARD AND 1V1 ME!"Enju cupped her mouth, and all around the enemies cheered."Good, good!" the vampire dude threw up his arms and let out a maniacal laugh. "I am Thantos III, Lv 102 Archmage! And hereby I announce the beginning of this duel! Or should I say taking out the trash?"With my mind wrapped in a blind fury, I charged forward with staff raised, but before I could even get 30ft near him, he sent out a zap of lightning towards my foot, knocking me back and sending a shock across my whole entire body. All around me, people laughed and snickered, and soon they began chanting his name:"Thantos! Thantos! Thantos!" And to add to the beat, several of their guys begin banging their shields with their swords. Enju, looked like she was about to charge forward, was held back by a pair of crossing spears by two of their men. The only one who was quiet throughout the whole way was their leader, lord Ivan. And even though his expression was unreadable behind the mask, but I could just feel the pressure of his eyes on me. A few seconds later, when I finally climbed to my feet, Thantos shot out another zap of lighting a couple inches away from my feet, causing me to jump back. Which was followed by another lightning barely missing my feet. And after 3 or 4 shots, I had a feeling he was missing on purpose."Dance for me boy! I said dance!" he yelled, as he sent out another zap of lightning.I didn't know how much longer I could keep up with the Irish tap dancing before my stamina scrapes bottom. And I didn't particularly cherish the idea of death by no longer able to keep up with the Irish tap dance."That a boy!" Thantos taunted, as he shot every single zap became closer and closer to me. And soon I found myself backed in a corner by a ring of people, whom pushed me forward as I ran into them. And unlucky for me, the guy ended up pushing me right into one of the lightning. Which cause an immediate drastic drop in my health bar, as well my body going into full paralyse and falling face front onto the ground.HP: 280/480Fk! This bastard!I couldn't even clench my teeth as my body was paralysed for about good 5 seconds, before I was able to recover and slowly climb to my feet again."Instant heal..." I pointed the staff to myself, as this was the newest skill I learned.HP: 300/480Shit, it's not enough!"How pathetic..." Thantos picked his ear with one hand. "Let me just do you a favour and end this 1v1 now..." he raised his staff, and pointed it at my general body this time.There is no more other choice...I have to do this...I have to...I...HOW MUCH LONGER ARE YOU GOING TO STAND THIS BULLSHIT!!!???"DIE YOU FKIN TRASH!" Thantos yelled, as another arc of lightning flew towards my way.And this time, I ran forward.Q: Place your bets! Riga or Thantos?