“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 b̲a̲s̲t̲a̲r̲d̲. 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 a̲s̲s̲ 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.