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The procedure of introducing the swords continued, Athendurus points at another Bear blood and demands. "You there, come forward."

The man or at least he can be considered a full grown man who's approaching is Bacada Theras, the youngest warrior of not just the bear bloods or black team but in the entire Arena.

"Present us your Sword and tell me why you picked this one." Ordered Athendurus swiftly. He has a lot of duties to attend to after this and is trying his best to stick with patience, especially in front of this man who chit chatted his way here with another.

Seeing how young Bacada is, Athendurus is trying to show understanding, figuring that Bacada will become orderly in time.

"I've picked this one because it can scare the enemy!" Answered Bacada with a firm look on his face, actually portraying a mature image for once.

Athendurus has heard people say this before but they've beaten around the bush about it, Bacada became more direct so all Athendurus can say is. "Hmm?"

"It is like a sharp warhammer!" Added Bacada while gazing upon his large sword with battle lust.

Trying his best to form a sentence without yelling or taking away Bacada's sword, Athendurus spoke. "You need a lot of strength and stamina to swing a 10 kilogram Iron sword and your training will be intensive just so your body form can match the sword's arsenal."

"Then I'll train harder than everyone else." Yelled out Bacada while holding his sword up high with both hands.

"Aha, an ambitious one." Replied Athendurus as he let out a deep sigh. "Let's hope your words aren't just words."

Over confident most likely, Bacada adds. "I will not just be a champion, I will be a ruler! This is just the beginning of Theras city!"

"Aha sure, next." Raised Athendurus his right hand up and gestures for Bacada to go back to his spot.

"You know the steps, walk forward." The man he chose to approach next is Aaron James, described by Arena master Fin as the most interesting one. A name based on Aaron's different thinking.

The fact that Athendurus is picking the men with no sign of picking Auica Hynde before them, kept reminding the lady of her goals.

Growing further hate towards the lack of equality but keeping it calm, trying to stand under Arthur's guidelines. He made it clear that Auica shouldn't get into any sort of trouble that could stop their progress, especially for a dull reason like this.

And besides, Athendurus' teachings don't matter to her at least. Auica won't train in the Arena yards since she technically isn't a slave due to being under Arthur's employment, she is fully a citizen here, even registered by parchment.

Having absolutely no idea what to do with this sword, not even knowing which are the best and which are the worst, having one picked up randomly. Swords weren't exactly in any of his classes when he studied economics.

"Umm, I think it suits me the best." Hearing the two men before him and the replies Athendurus gave them, it sounded like the main answer should be about how the sword suits the warrior.

"And why is that?" Seeing the first person to directly answer with such a sentence, Athendrus got captivated.

"It isn't too big and not too small either. I can swing it without too much effort, it's perfectly above average." Even Aaron's physique is perfectly above average so this is a highly accurate match even though at the beginning it was undoubtedly a random pick.

"Well I see you made the wisest choice compared to those fools." Raising his chin a bit upwards, gesturing towards Bacada and Inigo.

Aaron turned around only to see Inigo spinning on the spot with his sword reaching out and Bacada dancing with the 140cm longsword.

It's surprising how Athendurus didn't behead them for this lack of discipline but yet again he can't behead people who can possibly make the teacher here stupid rich.

"Perfect choice Aaron." This is the first time these people see Athendurus actually being satisfied.

If Inigo wasn't focused on something else, he would be jealous of Aaron big time and simply put the man on his blacklist.

"How does he know my name?" Aaron's eyes opened wide in shock as he remained stiff. Speechless.

But what word could he speak? Athendurus is trying to finish this sort of interview as fast as possible and wouldn't appreciate someone slowing him down.

"I expect a lot from you even though Fin cleared out that you can't even hold a sword right." Looking straight at Aaron's eyes, Athendurus added. "At least you use reason, which should help you survive longer compared to most."

Afterwards he pointed towards Tristan Black Bear and shouted. "You, come forward."

When Tristan approached closer towards Athendurus Mihura, it seemed like Black Bear could kill Athendurus without breaking a sweat.

It seems like one punch is all this man needs to swing if he wishes to put Athendurus down for good.

Tristan isn't considered tall enough compared to how wide he is, the man's arms although not showing attractive muscles are each thicker than the teacher's waist.

Black Bear's chest alone is as thick as two men and along with his arms, the warrior looks even thicker.

Also carrying a half developed pot belly, but it doesn't seem to be a problem. Might not be bothering him either, it suits the man's own body form.

Tristan could easily outcompete all of these new Bear blooded Ground tappers even though his power level is 3.

Trying to move things along quickly, the teacher utters. "You know the...."

"A A A." Interrupted Tristan with his finger raised high in front of Athendurus' face.

The urge to cut that finger off almost overwhelmed the teacher at that moment but he has a slight small fear towards Tristan just because how powerful the man seems.

If these people's powers are solely based on the physical attributes a bear would portray, how strong can this person actually be if provoked?

"I know the procedure already." Grabbing his own long curly and slightly messy beard who looks like a bush, proceeding to dig his fingers in the beard and trying to straighten it out.

This... movement seemed strange at first but at least he shows no threat and oddly it seems like he wants to look more attractive.

The words Tristan uttered next, were unexpected. "With all due respect teacher Athendurus Mihura, I find it discriminating that you are letting all the men introduce themselves before this kind lady."

It is hard to not see these sentences as a threat, especially with Tristan's tone being thick enough to match his size.

Being at the edge of finally snapping, Athendurus approaches Tristan a step closer, looks him directly in the eyes and while shaking in anger, utters under a low tone. "Are you telling me how to do my job, Ground tapper?"

Continuing to express a point with manners that doesn't represent his size, Black Bear adds. "That is not the case and neither is your self feeding egoism. This woman stepped on the Arena grounds as a warrior and should be respected as much as me, him, and every other Ground tapper in this Arena. Why always put women aside?"

"Aaaawww, he wants to see her boobies." A weaseling tone creeped from behind, Tristan knows who this is.

Turning around, finding Inigo standing alone, the time of etiquette met an end.

Bam!

A right hook shone, one swing was enough to send Inigo at flight and force him to slide across the ground too, half conscious.