"Arena..." - Machi muttered upon reaching the end of the road, where she saw a square fighting arena and a similar passage on the other side. There, three individuals with concealed features stood.
"Welcome, everyone. I am the Jailer, Lippo," said a man wearing glasses on a large screen beside the arena. "I am the Examiner responsible for the Third Phase of the Hunter Exam."
"Now, let me explain what will happen here," Lippo said, beginning to explain the events that would take place in this location.
First, regarding the three individuals with concealed features, it seemed they were prisoners from Trick Tower. They had been hired by the Hunter Association to fight against the examinees and delay them. For every hour Touta and the others remained here, the prisoners' sentences would be reduced by a full year.
Second, Touta and the others needed two victories to advance. They were also free to discuss the type of combat among themselves, whether it be gambling, fighting to the death, and so on.
Third, there would be no draws. Either one of the fighters would die, or one would admit defeat.
"That's everything," Lippo said after finishing his explanation. "Now, I'll leave you to it."
After speaking, Lippo disappeared from the screen, and the two groups looked at each other.
"Then, I'll go first," Machi suddenly said, walking toward the edge. "So, who will fight me?"
"I'll be your opponent," said one of the prisoners in a disgustingly provocative voice, removing his cloak and licking his lips. "It's been a while since I enjoyed killing a woman."
Once the fighters were chosen, a path extended from the passageways to the arena, allowing the participants to enter.
"Fight!!, Machi-chan!" Touta cheered playfully, eager to see an interesting fight. He could sense Machi's strength and wanted to see how she would crush her opponent.
Indeed, there was no real fight. Machi's opponent was extremely weak, and Touta was certain Machi would easily defeat him.
Machi's opponent was a handsome man with gray hair, blue eyes, and a disgusting expression on his face. He had a well-built physique.
This man was named Michael, a notorious criminal who enjoyed torturing women to death. He had killed 1,542 women before being sentenced to 340 years in prison at Trick Tower.
"I propose a Death Match," Michael said, staring at Machi with glee. "The fight won't stop until one of us dies, and surrender is not allowed."
"Sure," Machi nodded indifferently, though she was clearly annoyed by Michael's lecherous gaze.
"Then, I won't hold back!!" Michael shouted, not hesitating to leap toward Machi to attack her.
Boom*
With unexpected strength for his physique, Michael created a crater in the arena floor.
"It seems you know how to use Nen," Machi commented indifferently, appearing behind Michael. There were numerous Nen threads in her hands. "But you're just an amateur."
After speaking, Machi didn't hesitate to pull the Nen threads surrounding Michael, causing him to be torn to pieces without any resistance.
"That was amazing, Machi-chan!" Touta cheered with a smile. Although he couldn't see the Nen threads, he could feel them.
"Touta-kun, she's dangerous," Kuroumaru said seriously, staring cautiously at Machi as she returned. It was clear she was stronger than them, but if they united, she wouldn't stand a chance.
"No need to worry, Kuroumaru," Touta shook his head indifferently. He had no reason to fight Machi despite her strength. "Don't forget, we're immortal. Besides, there's no enmity between us."
"You're right," Kuroumaru nodded upon hearing Touta, but he didn't lower his guard. Part of his focus remained on Machi in case she tried something.
After Machi returned, the roof opened, and water began pouring out, causing Michael's dismembered corpse to fall into the abyss below. The blood on the ground was also washed away.
"Great job, Machi-chan," Touta smiled happily, welcoming Machi as she rejoined them.
"It wasn't much. He was just weak scum," Machi said indifferently. With her strength, Michael was nothing more than a small insect she could crush with a single slap.
"You're no fun," Touta said, placing his hand on Kuroumaru's shoulder as he tried to step forward. "Wait, Kuroumaru. I'll go next."
It was clear Touta was excited to fight, especially since the two remaining opponents seemed to be Nen users. He could feel the same aura from them as he did from Kuroumaru and Machi.
"But you can't use Ki, Touta-kun," Kuroumaru said worriedly. Despite Touta's strength, the two on the other side were powerful Ki users.
"It's fine. I just want to fight. I don't care about winning. Even if I lose, you'll win," Touta smiled and lied. He had no intention of losing, even if his opponent used Ki or anything else. After all, Touta could also use magical power.
"Alright, but be careful," Kuroumaru said, deciding not to try to convince Touta. He knew how stubborn Touta could be once he set his mind on something.
"Then, I'll be next!!" Touta shouted with a smile, using Shundo to appear in the middle of the arena.
"Interesting. I didn't expect that kid to use Shundo," muttered one of the prisoners, his Nen leaking out due to his excitement. "But it seems he's just a beginner. He doesn't even know how to use Nen properly."
"I'll be your next opponent," the prisoner said, also using Shundo to appear in the arena before removing his cloak.
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