First Phase
I found myself at the center of Colosseum. I can feel the pressure of being watched by countless pairs of eyes. Luckily I am not alone though.
I observe my rivals on this match to determine my position. I will avoid the long spear user and dagger. Long spear is very difficult to handle If you using a sword. Long Spear has a longer range attack but it very difficult to learn and mastering techniques on how to use a long spear.
The dagger is small, but the dagger provides faster slash than a sword. I can handle one person who used the dagger, but I don't want to surrounded by a bunch of the users of this weapon.
I distanced myself from the crowd and stay near the borderline after finish my observation.
"Huh, to think I meet the coward in this match. If you scared, just go home. This isn't place for playing!!"
Are...
I got verbal abuse from someone huh...
I looking for the source of that voice and find a red-haired boy with a perfect face like a prince in the novel. His eyes are red as the flame is looking down at me. His gaze as he looking to garbage.
I don't mean to insult this contest. I just choose the best choice to get better results with less damage to me.
He using a long sword as his weapon and he standing not too far from me.
"I just choose to play safe. In the first match, we only need to survive so I won't risk myself."
"Hmph, that's just excuse for a pathetic loser like you."
"Thank you."
"Huh?!!!"
"What?"
"Are you mocking me?!!"
Hey dude, I just don't want to make a big fuss, so please just ignore me. I just want to take this phase immediately and get into the third phase to training myself.
"Nope, I don't have such intention."
"Hmph, I don't need to waste my time to fix your bad behavior. So do your worst...!!"
After saying the villain's line, he left me and go to the center arena.
Thank you for your consideration brat.
"Alright, since all contestants already assembled in the arena, Let's begin the first phase part three!!!"
As usual, after the MC begins the match, a loud clashing echoing in the arena. Since I stay near the borderline, no one approaching me yet.
And you know what?
I become the center of attention of the audience. I just standing near the borderline while watching my fellow contestants struggling. I stand out too much like a sore thumb!!!
Uhhh, I feel a lot of stares at my back and it's very uncomfortable. I can sense the hidden message behind those gazes.
'Quit the competition if you afraid!!!'
'LOL, he even can move his body and just stand there like a statue!!'
'Go home brat, this isn't place for you!!'
'Coward, Coward, Coward!!!'
A barrage of scorn gaze assaults me. But it's futile for me though. I am trained as an Assassin, not for show. I already strengthen my mental, and I won't be shaken from that insult.
Finally, there's a challenger who comes to me. Since he chooses me as his target, I can use him to show off a bit, isn't it?
"Haaaaahhhh...!!!!!"
He comes straight to me with his sword. He probably thinks I was a small fry since I don't make any move or attack other contestants, and he underestimated me.
He lacks strategy, not so fast either, and I can see his swing is weak. In short, he is a newbie. I don't want to reveal my card in the first phase, so I will deal with him without the buff. I just step to the right side to avoid his swing and use my left foot to tackle his feet.
He fell gracefully with his face first. His upper body is out of borderline and he is eliminated.
"You.....!!!"
"Step back, you are already eliminated."
I give him a death sentence and he left the arena while cursing me.
I observe the battle in the middle arena leisurely to learn about weapon techniques in this world.
I spotted the red-haired boy knocked out a lot of contestants by using his sword technique. He is very talented and he was the center of this match (except me though).
He doesn't use the blade to knock his enemy, aim at vital points like solar plexus, chest, and neck. His swordsmanship is smooth as if he were trained using long-sword for a long time. His movement is fast too and not make unnecessary moves.
He isn't just a big mouth huh...
After that, not much changing on the match. I got another prey to come to me, but I kick his butt after he swings his sword while he closing his eyes. To think he shown that fatal mistake to me.
Geez, at least don't be afraid If you using your weapon...
After waiting 10 minutes, there are 5 contestants standing on the arena (me included).
"Kuh, to think you survive this far by standing far away from the battle...you coward!!!"
The red-haired boy snapped again to me. It seems he very loves this contest huh...
"I just lucky enough to survive."
"Hey, what about we gang him now?"
The sword user boy speaks his malicious plan and provokes the other contestants.
"I agree, he is a disgrace to this contest and this Kingdom!!!"
"Get outside of the Arena you coward!!!"
Okay, the other contestants agree to his plan to eliminate me from this match.
"He is just a coward. I will spare you if you willing to get out of the arena."
Finally, the red-haired boy joins the party to bully me. Hmm, I think I caught up with troublesome situations right now.
"I don't want to withdraw from this match."
"Hey, aren't you so cocky after being lucky enough to survive because you run away like coward?!!
"Look at him, he being so bold and act like he was the winner. I can't hold my desire to beat him into pulp!!!"
"Get lost brat, this place is not for a coward like you!!!"
"This is your last chance."
I received a combo of insult from these boys and countless scorned gaze from all sides. If you want to play, I will give you what you want...
"How about one vs one fight? If I lose, I willing to surrender."
I propose a challenge for them to prevent them will attack me together.
"Hmph, Fine...I will be your opponent!!!"
The boy who recommend to gang me volunteers himself to become my punchbag. Luckily they are idiot LOL.
I come to the middle of the arena and facing to sword user boy.
"I am Ramus, the one who will beat the crap of you today. You better remember this moment and stop being cocky even you are a coward!!!"
"Thank you. I will remember this moment in my life." (after I kick your ass) *inner thought.
"Beat the coward!!!"
"Finish him off!!"
The audiences are not on my side and they wish for me to be beaten by Ramus.
I use my full buff and prepare for his attack. I can sense that he using buff too. After staring at each other for a moment, he decided to attack me first. I dodge his attack with a small margin while pondering how to pay back for his insult and his absurd plan.
Should I break his bones?
No, no, If I do that, maybe I can be disqualified even there are no rules mentioning that.
Hmm...
Maybe I can embarrass him here...
But I don't want to make an enemy here. What I want is a recognition from people here, so I won't be underestimated again.
I using my buff to my sword and enhance its power to the limit. Before I just on the defensive side, but from now I will become offensive. I begin to repel his attack and slowly increase ay speed.
"What...?!!!"
His face is clearly showing that he was shocking...
I slowly play with his rhythms and finally overtake him. Since our power is a different league, I can play with him easily.
"You...what kind of trick that you using just now??!!!!!"
"I am not using any trick though."
"As if I believe that nonsense!!!"
He comes to attack me with his pathetic yell. That's very unpleasant you know. If you think that your attack will become stronger by yelling, then I will show you the reality.
Our sword clashing each other and creates a quite big gust into our surrounding. His attack is easy to read, and I clearly faster than him. Since I am dominating the battle, I can lead him to do what I want.
I attack the same spot on his sword from the beginning. So probably with this last attack, I can finish him. I swing my sword from above and aim to his head.
*Slash*
When he tried to block my attack, that happens.
*Clang* *Clang*
His sword is snapped clean in the middle while my sword just one inch before splitting his head. His eyes are wide open and staring at his broken sword and my sword above his head. Even mitrill weapons can break too after taking much damage on the same spot.
Honestly, I found his expression is funny.
"Do you want to continue?"
"Ahh....I...surrender..."
He passes out after squeezing his courage to surrender. I don't hear any clapping from the audience like the previous match.
Fufu, this is the best revenge.
I feel like I slap their face directly after they insult me.
"What a fantastic battle!!! This boy is hiding his talents and proves his skill. I think we agreed that he will advance to the second phase!!!!"
Yeah, I able to advance to the second phase!!!
"Hmph, don't get cocky after defeating Ramus because of he is still amateur. If you fight with me, I will show you the true battle."
"I will wait for that opportunity to come."
"Tch..."
What's the matter with that red-haired boy?
He really likes to meddle with my business. But I think he will become a suitable partner for training.