“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 b?a?s?t?a?r?d?. 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 a?s?s? 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.