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Published at 4th of February 2022 12:06:45 PM


Chapter 96: Episode 32. COSMOSE'S CORSE (7).

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The next day Jin's match was no different from Dante's.

It took only seven seconds to cut off the opponent, who was introduced under the grand name of Helia.

Once again, the audience became quiet as if they had poured cold water on it, and the scene led by Veradin, which led to enthusiasm, too.

"They're the two candidates for this year's arena championship."

"That gin grey boy is great, but it's hard for the Looncandel backup......who are you going to bet on? Jean Grey? Or Paul Mick."

"I'm still thinking of betting on Paul Mick. As soon as I saw Paul Mick's game the other day, I contacted my parents and brought all the cash. I'll bet you to Paul Mick, too. It's Looncandel, Looncandel. Who the hell beats Looncandel with a sword?"

"Well, that's true...….”

Jin also showed great skills.

The aristocratic audience was already confirming Dante as the Looncandel reserve rider. It's not a rumor anymore. So, while most of the stakes were on Dante, not many people chose Jean.

Thanks to this, the rest of the participants naturally become bridesmaids. Veterans such as the previous year's strong players, who were supposed to lead the show, were also forced to take a back seat.

"Brave, those little guys won't make it easy this year."

Most of the people who participated in the arena simply to enjoy murder, but what veterans who enjoyed enough to enjoy is money.

And it was much more important to get dividends from the organizers than the 1,000 gold coins, the prize money.

"Shall we just gather the kids together and bury them before the victor begins? If the veterans get together, I think we can handle it."

Jin and Dante must be a thorn in the side of veterans, as dividend payouts increase in the number of people who get paid.

"Huh, have you seen the one-eyed pirates get smashed up? This arena is just a stage for those little guys. If you want to save your life, you have to step down."

"I'm doomed..."

Even the veteran participants had this atmosphere, so the other participants had no choice but to agree among themselves.

"Let's just stop each other at the start of the winner's game. So you won't make a living on this floor again next year? I can taste the taste of the pyramids.”

Veteran's choice is match-fixing.

When the game began, they shared the stakes by dividing the team's victory and defeat in a way that they didn't kill each other.

And the receptionist was delivering the whole situation to Cosmos.

"Ha, they're up to it. We're just going to play the game and share the stakes.….”

"What should I do? If the economy slows down, it could be a big hit next year."

Mmm!

Cosmos shook his head, fiddling with his index finger with his gold tooth.

"Revise the winner's list. No matter what, make a picture of Paul Mick and Jean Gray meeting in the final. So we can't meet in the round of 16 or out of the round of 16.”

"Are you all right?"

"The most important thing about the show is to show the audience what they want. I can't help it because you want it more than the atrocity this time. Instead, we keep the stakes off the hook, and we raise the dividend rate for the rest of them."

"Then who are the guys who meet Jean Grey and Paul Mick in the winner's game?"

"Put 'em on with the one-eyed pirate squads. Other veteran participants should not be made to die. We'll have to use it next year.

"If you hear this news in your ears, it'll be quite a backlash."

Then Cosmos burst into laughter.

"You idiot! If Paul Mick were Jean Looncandel, would they be able to hold their breath after the competition? From the moment you hit Paul Mick, the one-eyed pirate squad is over. So you don't have to mind.”

"Well, that's true, too.”

* * *

The winner's game went off in a flash.

Of course, as much as the previous year, few games were as provocative and brutal as they were, as they were manipulated.

The veterans often broke each other's bones or several places and played lukewarm games, and each time they were booed by the audience.

Everyone feels that it's a game of squeezing and hitting.

But there was no audience who gave up watching and went home. It was because of the thought that if we endure these uninteresting games, we will eventually be able to see the final of Jin and Dante.

Instead, when Jean or Dante play the winner against the One-eyed Pirates.

"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!

"Paul Mick, Paul Mick!"

Cheers erupted even if they didn't show anything. Even if you don't intentionally kill your opponent cruelly and make a terrible scene.

Most of the matches between the two ended in the first or second round. From the 64th to the 4th round. That was the case with all the games Jin and Dante went through.

And finally the long-awaited final.

"It's finally the day of two people.”

All of the audience were waiting for the two to appear with a recalled face, and Veradin, in particular, had left the audience without a wink of sleep because his chest was shaking all night.

"Who do you think will win? Of the two.”

asked the knights Veradin brought to the escort.

"This is Paul Mick."

"I've been watching the game, and I think Paul Mick's swordsmanship is better.”

"Hmm, yeah?"

"Which way did you call?"

"I... I bet on Jean. About 100,000 gold coins...….”

"Oh, how much?"

"100,000."

"You've dialed too much. If Gene Gray wins, will Cosmos be able to afford dividends? The dividend rate is three times. I don't think a pirate would have that kind of money."

"No, it's quite a big pirate group than I thought. I'll be able to pay you about 300,000 gold coins. If they sell some of their own islands. Oh, it must be a start!"

Cosmos was walking out into the middle of the stadium.

"You've been waiting a long time, gentleman. And ladies! Nice to meet you again, Pirate King Cosmos, and I'd like to thank you for your support before the final!"

Boom! Cosmos bowing to the audience.

"Wow!"

There were a lot of people screaming at him.

"You go out and get the boys quickly!"

"That's right! Hurry up and go ahead with the final, you pirate!"

Most of the audiences were swearing.

For Cosmos, it was a bit bitter. By the time the final is in progress, thunderous shouts are pouring on him, who hosted the provocative show.

'You damn aristocratic bastards. You can't watch a show as big as a cubby anywhere, and you're always raising your thumb. We'll either raise the entrance fee significantly from next year, eh!'

Cosmos stood up, hiding his displeasure.

"Yes, yes! Yes, sir. Paul Mick and Jean Grey. You want to watch their game as soon as possible...Shall we sing it together? Po-o-o-ol!"

"Mick!"

"Mick! Paul Mick!"

Dante's popularity was overwhelming rather than Jean's. What can't be helped now that he's rumored to be Looncandel.

Soon after Dante stepped out to the stadium, he was almost frenzied and could easily find an evil audience.

"Come on, the opponent! Unknown boy swordsman, Gene Gray!"

Then Jin comes out to the stadium.

The shouts were all the lower. Instead, there were quite a few people who suddenly entered the prayer with their hands together. They were all gambling addicts who had only seen one dividend rate of "three times" and pulled all the available cash.

Even if Dante doesn't have to be rumored to be a backup rider for Looncandel.

People were naturally expecting Dante to beat Jean. Dante has shown free play with "black" in every game so far, while Jean has not.

That's why the people on the camp are praying.

"Jin Gray! Let's go!"

Suddenly, Veradin stood up and shouted with bloodshot eyes.

"Let's go!"

Other audiences who bet on Jin also screamed along with Veradin.

'Where the hell do you want to go, crazies?

Of course Jean calmly walked out of the waiting room without even giving them a glance.

And Jean, secretly, was feeling the pressure. Not because of the gamblers who risked their lives to win their own victory, but because they wondered if they could win against Dante.

Jean Looncandel and Dante Highran.

The faces of the two facing each other were still. Unlike other games, they intentionally distanced themselves from each other by 30 steps.

One more step forward was each other's right to attack. There was a tense tension between the two, just standing there.

While the audience was slowly quiet, Cosmos opened his mouth again.

"Oh, I never thought I'd see this view in my own arena. It feels like watching a prestigious martial arts competition......then, the final! I'll make a poem!"

Boo-woo!

When the pirates blew the trumpet, Cosmos left the stadium, and Jean and Dante slowly pulled out the sword.

At the same time, the swords of two men holding Orser were shining.

I can't see a crack in the door.….’

Jin could not readily advance as usual.

It was because the sword could be known without having to face it directly. Dante's sword, clearly a step ahead of himself.

He has been aware of Dante ever since he first saw him.

But Dante, too, was not rushing in, not because he thought Jean had a better sword than him.

'Strangely, you feel a sense of incompatibility. I don't know why, but I feel uncomfortable.’

after having seven stars in sight

It was the first time I felt this way while dealing with a six-star or less.

So Dante was pondering. Will it end with quick succession with all its might, or will it end with a search and then gradually pressure?

In the first place, defeat was not in mind. Dante also didn't think he would lose to Jean.

'This sense of incompatibility is due to the vague feeling that you have prepared something for me. So we'd better put some pressure on it's over.’

Dante, who finished his decision, took a step forward with a feeling of knocking and crossing the stone bridge. Instead of narrowing the distance at once to finish it quickly.

In the passage, Jean smiled inwardly.

'First of all, you decided to deal with me carefully. That means I've just increased my chances of beating you by about ten percent.’

And Jean had already made a plan to beat Dante.

Neither did Jin have a defeat in mind.




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