As we moved towards the center of the arena and got a good look around, the other students couldn’t hide their unsettled looks.
All around us, seated in spectator seats, were the captured students. They looked at us quietly, restricted by the slave collars, and could only show sorrow in their eyes.
Signs of battle in the ring still remained. When I turned to look at the corner, I could see the students who attacked earlier defeated, and having collars put on them.
“What massive crowd. Reese-ane, how many do you think got caught?” (Reus)
“Maybe… about two hundred.” (Reese)
“Why are you guys so calm?” (Senior Student)
The upperclassman asked us with an incredulous look on his face, but I can’t help my reaction. After all, I’ve experienced life as a slave before. As for Reese-ane, I think she is alright because she’s had various experiences since meeting Aniki.
Nearby, in the center of the ring, a magic formation on the ground activated and golems started appearing. They numbered around thirty, slightly fewer than us.
“Welcome, brave, reckless boys and girls.” (??)
As I was preparing for battle, a loud voice boomed across the arena.
I turned towards the origin of the voice, and saw a fat bearded Ossan sitting on a splendid chair. ‘Wearing expensive precious metals and considerably fat’, I think that’s what Aniki said about the man. To his side, stands our enemy, Gregory.
“Reese-ane. I know who is Gregory but who’s that self-important looking guy?” (Reus)
“Golia Advend. Ane-sama told me that he is a prominent wealthy man in Elysion. I was wondering where the resources for all of these collars came from… it isn’t strange if it’s from that guy.” (Reese)
Among the nobles who discriminates against beastkin, he seemed to be the one who had the argument with Reese-ane’s father. However, he was beaten black and blue at that time.
“What trifling matters could you have to talk about? You guys are just entertainment for us, so be sure to fight soon.” (Golia)
I intend to fight even if you don’t say anything, but why do you have an arrogant look on your face..
“What a detestable person.” (Reese)
“Reese-ane, why do you say that he’s detestable?” (Reus)
“Golia is the one who puts the captured students on display. He’s likely having them there to demoralize any students who might think of rebelling.” (Reese)
Reese-ane analyzed that each time help would come in the form of rebellious students, the capture ones would get their hopes up. However, with each beatdown, their hopes were dashed. That’s why, the audience seemed sorrowful.
“They were able to prepare such indirect measures, huh. Don’t be careless, Reus.” (Reese)
“Understood! Before that, I have to finish Nee-chan’s task.” (Reus)
Before coming to the arena, Nee-chan asked me to buy some time while getting more information. After confirming the spectator stands in a glance, I spoke to Golia.
“Say, Gorya-san. Even though I intend to fight, why are you doing such thing?” (Reus)
“It’s not Gorya, it’s Golia! Don’t you dare refer to me in that way; I am the leader of this glorious revolution! We will overthrow the foolish king that tolerates beastkin!” (Golia)
“Though there’s basically no differences between us in appearance, you still hate us that much? I like human race, you know? In particular, Aniki and Reese-ane… and Dee-aniki too!” (Reus)
“Saying that you like the human race!? Disgusting! I don’t want to even be thought of by disgusting beastkin like yourselves, let alone liked!” (Golia)
I don’t like you guys in particular.