Chapter 57 – Chapter 3: Girl Prosecutor – 1
“A big surprise has occurred in this fighting competition! A new participant appears! Don’t be surprised by that either! The fact that a mysterious ‘girl prosecutor’ has appeared! How will a slender girl defeat prominent prosecutors? Don’t miss it, come check it out right now!”
The tout’s voice rings loudly.
From here, I thought something was a bit strange.
As I got closer to the arena, I could see the words [Girl Prosecutor Participating in the Battle] Written in large letters on the wall that had been empty until yesterday.
Of course, it didn’t look pretty to me.
“What is a childish ‘girl prosecutor’…”
I guess the organizers decided to use me as a topic of conversation.
Still, the provocative publicity must have worked well, as the arena was crowded with people.
If I had known there would be this many audiences, I would have chosen the application date carefully.
I felt that kind of regret.
I was guided to the player waiting room.
It was possible to watch the game outside from inside.
“…”
I put on my gear and sat quietly in the audience.
I felt the eyes of other players looking at me.
I felt like I would feel intimidated if I showed my nervousness for no reason, so I crossed my arms and maintained a resolute attitude.
In the middle of the arena, there was a dirt floor where the game took place.
It wasn’t as big as I thought.
When the players climb up, the referee announces the start of the game, and they engage in sword fighting.
There were people judging on both sides.
They watched the duel and diligently kept score, and after the match, they discussed each other and decided on the final winner.
After the tedious process of introducing the judges one by one.
The host raised his voice and announced the player’s position.
“Now, let’s begin! Firstly! Kleenek Wolff of the ‘Swift Blade’, winning 5 times out of 7 at the Rookie Ground!”
A man came up with a shout.
As soon as he came up to the stadium, he greeted the audience.
The weapon… It’s a long sword.
The armor is in strange condition.
Plate armor was added only to the shoulders and pants, and the top was completely removed, leaving the chest exposed.
It’s like asking someone to please stab the heart, which is the most fatal vital point.
Umm-.
If Master had seen that, he would have fallen down holding the back of his neck.
Was it because you didn’t have enough money to get all the armor?
But why are you wearing shoulder armor properly?
I’m mesmerized by the man’s state of armament, which I can’t understand at all.
“Kleenek Wolff! That opponent is-! What you are looking forward to – a new participant and a beautiful wind that will heat up this arena! What a ‘girl prosecutor’! Tia- Anseer!”
“Waaaaa-!!”
Huge cheers erupt.
People started chanting the awkward title ‘girl prosecutor.’
I suddenly got up from my seat and went up to the stadium.
The moment you step on the dirt floor.
I felt like I couldn’t breathe.
Everyone gathered here is looking down on me.
“I’m going to do it!”
I raised my sword and took a stance.
Waaaaa-!!!
A shout that hits your ears. Stuffy air.
A dirt floor with dust flying every time you take a step.
I glared at the other person without moving.
He was smiling.
He approaches, twitching the corner of his mouth, showing his pure white teeth.
Clear… It’s ridicule.
“Knock it down!”
“Have fun with it! Haha!”
The audience whistles and screams wildly.
It wasn’t a cheer for me.
It was a call to trample on the ‘girl swordsman’ to the opponent who was ten steps away.
All the audience, including the opponent.
It seemed like this game was considered some kind of entertainment.
“…”
In their minds, they must have imagined a male athlete swinging his sword mercilessly, knocking me to the floor and tormenting me.
You would have paid money and bought a ticket to the arena just to see it.
Jeez. Jeopuk.
The opponent is approaching.
Even though it’s this close, I don’t lift my sword.
I don’t know what you’re thinking.
When you can see the scary face and ruthless eyebrows.
Kleenek chuckled.
“Under! I guess my reputation has gone as far as it can go. “I have to fight a bitch in the arena.”
“…”
As if this moment of dealing with me is unpleasant.
He didn’t even take out his weapon and just laughed.
“Ah-! Kleenek Wolff! He is provoking ‘girl swordsman’ Tia Antheer without drawing his sword! Does this mean that bare hands are enough? On the other hand, girl prosecutor-! “I can’t move because of fear!”
I see.
This was reality.
Even though so many people look at my body with dark eyes.
At least they called me ‘prosecutor’, so I thought it was better than the shame I felt at the bar.
But it was no different.
Only the location and purpose have changed.
Men’s desires are always the same.
My breathing becomes difficult.
Sweat kept coming out of my hands and I grabbed the sword.
Am I really as afraid as the host said?
That defenseless opponent?
The moment when you suddenly feel infinitely smaller and become scared.
“T-T-T-! Cheer up!”
A clear voice heard overlapping numerous sounds.
It’s so noisy.
For some reason, I was able to hear the vague cheering clearly.
I looked back at that place without thinking.
Uncle Posao was sitting there, occupying two seats in the audience.
“… !”
Our eyes met.
Although we didn’t say anything to each other.
Still, I could tell just by looking at the man’s eyes.
‘T, Tia can do it. I think Tia Chu is strong enough.’
I nodded.
Although I think all men in Deseo are the same.
One person I know.
Uncle Posao is different.
“Where are you looking, kid!”
The opponent rushed in without warning.
When I turn my head again, a large hand reaches out towards me.
“… !”
He quickly kicked the ground and left the place.
Pussyuk-.
At the same time as the opponent grabs the dust.
I swung my sword and struck his ribs.
Puck!
“Wow!”
The host shouted.
“Ah-! The attack has begun! The moment I tell you… The girl prosecutor’s counterattack!”
“This… Bitch!”
Kleenek Wolf swore harshly and grabbed the sheath of his belt.
Now is your chance.
I ran as hard as I could and kicked the handle that was about to come out of the sheath.
Charak-!
The sword goes back into its sheath.
Then, he stabbed him hard in the chest with a blunt blade.
“Oh my!”
The man was greatly shocked and took a step back.
“How did this happen…?” Kleenek Wolff can’t draw his sword yet!”
“You bitch! I will kill you!”
Sereung-!
Finally, the opponent roughly pulled out his sword.
Towards the opponent who runs wildly.
I calmly kicked the dirt.
Damn it-.
The other person held his eyes and screamed as the dirt poured down.
“Aaaaah!”
“Now, wait a minute… What should I do! The girl swordsman sprinkled dirt! This is my first time seeing something like this…”
A gap where the view is blocked.
I approached quickly and pushed the opponent’s body with my shoulder.
Kuung-!
Kleenek’s body falls to the floor.
I climbed on top of it without hesitation.
The man stretched out his arm and tried to push me away, but I kept stabbing him in the neck and chest alternately with the blunt tip of the knife.
When I stabbed him quickly like that about ten times.
Krinek screamed as she wrenched her arms.
“S-Stop! Stop!! Abstain!!”
“… !”
I let go of his hand and stood up.
When I came to my senses, the stadium was quiet.
There was really no sound.
“Ha, ha, ha.”
All you can hear is my heavy breathing.
The audience, the host, and the judges.
He was looking at me with a shocked expression.
What broke the terrible silence was the host’s embarrassed voice.
“First, Kleenek Wolf announced his withdrawal… I think the results will come only after the review process. These are the judges who are having an urgent discussion right now. I guess it’s a girl prosecutor… No, I think there will be an opinion that Tia Antheer committed a serious foul…”
Cheers erupt.
People were yelling things at me.
There were also people throwing objects into the stadium.
Although I left the place, I couldn’t understand this chaotic atmosphere.
I just fought as I learned from my teacher.
However, the judges spoke with serious expressions, as if they had made a big mistake.
In a moment.
The facilitator who received the screening results has posted.
“The results just came in! The victory in this competition is… ! Ah, surprisingly, ‘Tia Anseer’! Tia Antheer defeats Kleenek Wolff and advances to the second round!”
The audience’s reaction was complex.
In general, they shouted loudly as if they were very dissatisfied.
Later, when I heard from Uncle Posao, he said that the main reason was that I ‘did not duel fairly.’
People wanted scenes of fierce sword fighting.
Using dirty techniques such as blocking the path, throwing dirt, and climbing on top.
He even said that the overall atmosphere was unpleasant because the girl won.
“But that’s what a duel is supposed to be?”
Teacher Bin said that if you want to win a battle, you should use any means possible.
When you encounter an enemy, quickly raise your sword to protect yourself and be on guard.
It doesn’t matter whether you sprinkle dirt or throw stones.
It doesn’t matter if you crush him or stab him in a vital spot.
As long as you can clearly suppress the enemy, you should use whatever means you have.
However, there was a gap between Master’s ‘practical-based’ teaching and Deseo’s ‘playful duel’.
Here, more importance was placed on the enjoyment of the audience.
So, in order to show off his body, Kleenek Wolff also came up without his armor on properly.
If you provoke your opponent, you respond with the same provocation.
A fake story is created among the players, saying you killed my family or something.
People pay more attention to the contestant…
“It also means ‘money’.”
“Ha-.”
In the end, it’s money again. This city.
Because I broke all of those conventions and thoroughly defeated my opponent in real combat.
Is it inevitable that there will be complaints?
“Because you worked hard… Hey, drink this at least. Tia.”
“Thank you.”
I took a gulp of apple juice and sighed.
I was happy to win, but the uneasy feeling didn’t go away.
… But wait.
“Mister. “They naturally give me apple juice. Where did this come from?”
“I bought it at the fruit store. Hey, I heard it’s delicious…”
“That’s not it! “Where did you get the money?”
“Ah, hehe. Money… I got it.”
“Yes? ‘I won money’?”
Jinglang.
Uncle Posao waved his thick money bag.
Then he untied his string and showed himself a pile of gold coins.
“60 gold. “I earned it through gambling.”
On days when the arena was open, a gambling hall was also opened where bets were placed.
Of course, it wasn’t legal, but people secretly enjoyed gambling.
Uncle Posao said he borrowed 10 gold and bet it all on my name.
As if no one expected me to win, the odds were so high that he earned a total of 60 gold.
“60 gold! “You’re amazing!”
“With this, we… Let’s party. Hehe.”
“Wow- I like it!”
Clinking apple juice glasses together with excitement.
I bought a lot of delicious food and returned to my accommodation.
The two of us had a party.
Eat grilled lamb and fish with vegetables, and finish with dessert!
Last time I ate it alone, but today it was even more delicious when I ate it with my uncle.
I ate my fill and lay down comfortably.
“Eww…”
My right ankle still felt sore.
I jumped a little too hard because the opponent was making a surprise attack, and I think it was a little crooked because it was a thin dirt floor.
“What’s wrong, Tia?”
“My ankle hurts a little. “It’s not something to worry about.”
“Naaah-. “Are you hurt?”
“I’m not hurt, just a little sore.”
“But still, it shouldn’t go wrong.”
Uncle Posao came to my bed.
Then, he bent slightly with both hands as if he was grasping something.
It means that you will give a massage.
I really think it will be okay after tomorrow, but…
Well, just like you said, if you do it too much, you could be in trouble in the next game.
I put my right leg out slightly.
“… “Then will you help me?”
The man grinned.
“Nehihihi! “Of course.”
