“Chapter 127: Match Start 2”

– Hey, kid. How’ve you been? Try to keep it quiet. What would your mama and papa back at the capital say if they saw you making this ruckus?

 

– You b̲a̲s̲t̲a̲r̲d̲. You were a lowly rat just like us, don’t act so almighty just because you’re part of Alta Masters.

 

– What did you just call me!?

 

– Look at your stupid face getting red. Are you really an adult?

 

– … (Everyone)

 

The room turned somber at their exchange.

 

They clearly know each other, but they don’t seem to be on good terms.

 

– Rudra, who might this be?

 

– His name is Mizott. He works in this branch, Seaserpent. We used to be comrades. (Rudra)

 

– He used to be in Alta Masters before coming to Bay Road. (Mizott)

 

– Heeh~ That’s the first time I hear about it. Why did you leave? You left behind money, status… (Meirir)

 

– Well, uhh, you see…

 

Feria blushed and looked away.

 

Now we know where their familiarity comes from.

 

– Mizott, what’s up with the equipment rule? We didn’t hear anything about it beforehand.

 

– As the woman told you, we aim to make this battle equal for everyone. That means you lot and everyone else will be using the equipment we provide.

 

– “Equipment we provide”, as if it isn’t the cheapest thing you found in a back alley.

 

As Rudra says, the weapons look to be worth a penny at most. It feels like they’ll break with only a few uses.

 

Not really a good image of the guild that’s supposed to represent Bay Road.

 

– Let’s leave it at that. If everyone is on equal terms, we just have to do better. (Takaya)

 

– …Are you sure? (Rudra)

 

– Yes, we’ll figure something out.

 

– Hooh? That’s some confidence right there, boy. You don’t seem to be a warrior, though. What are you? Blacksmith? Creator? (Mizott)

 

– I’m everything.

 

– …Pardon?

 

I wasn’t trying to be enigmatic, but Mizott just looked at me confused.

 

– Whatever. If our ace says it’s fine, then it’s fine. Anyone thinks otherwise?

 

– Nope. I believe in Takaya. (Mumuruu)

 

Everyone else nodded.

 

“If the guy that only relies on preparation and can’t fight says it’s fine, it means we can do it”

 

– So, are we betting? (Mizott)

 

– You’re damn right we are. If we lose, I’ll handstand naked throughout Bay Road barking while wagging my a̲s̲s̲ like a tail. (Rudra)

 

– You better not forget what you just said. (Mizott)

 

His face distorted by anger, Mizott walked back into his office.

 

I think Rudra just put a huge target on our back for no reason…

 

– I… shouldn’t have said that.

 

– … (Takaya)

 

Maybe losing wouldn’t be so bad after all.