Chapter 573

Chapter 573

The colosseum's seats were packed and bustling with the watching crowd, all of them ready and eager to enjoy the final match of the tournament with Ben and Thera feeling it just as much, with the two enjoying their front row seats amongst the rest of the healers.

Thera was feeling the same excitement as the rest of the crowd, but a lot of Bens own came from his desire to get some validation over fixing the broken blade. He wanted to see with his own eyes how much using it had been holding Vela back.

Of course, since he was probably pretty used to using it in that condition then there might not be a ton of difference. Maybe hell even be worse till he gets a few weeks of practice with it. Oh well, whats done is done and I stand by it.

He resolved himself to not worry about it anymore with that thought and instead turned his attention to someone walking through the stands waving his card at them to get their attention before transferring over funds for a couple bags of something, offering one to Thera before he began shovelling some of the food he got into his mouth.

Uh, what even is this? She asked him, eyeing something that a human would best describe as kibble.

Not sure, its okay though.

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Not like theyd be handing out something if it wasnt largely edible to the majority of people, right? Plus I should be pretty poison proof, why worry?

She wasnt looking like she was buying that answer but still picked up a piece for herself, eyeing it for just a second before taking a hesitant bite and coming to the same conclusion. It was okay, good enough to mindlessly eat while waiting or enjoying the fight but not much more than that.

Still, it gave them something to munch on as they waited until the contestants appeared and the referee called out to the crowd, acting as an announcer for them all.

Here we are, the final match between Swordsman Vela and Axeman Stother! Both fighters whove given their all to get here today!

So who do you thinks gonna win? Thera muttered to Ben as the announcer carried on.

Again the crowd went wild, completely there for the violence of it all as the match went on and blows continued to be traded, even with each one making it clear the fight was leaning in one particular direction, with none being more aware of it than Vela himself.

With his blade repaired, every move of it felt sharper and faster than the last, the weapon no longer fighting against him each time he swung it but instead cutting through the air in a way it never could have in the past. The build-up of nicks along the blade had always caught the wind and the warp had always been something hed needed to fight against with each swing, but no longer. Now each of his moves acted in accordance with his purpose, wearing down an opponent who held his same goal of victory.

A victory that his opponent also felt coming to the man, forcing him to change his strategy and risk it all.

With the next blow of his ax that Vela moved to block, Stother didnt follow through, instead, letting go of his weapon entirely and throwing himself forward to strike with his fists, bringing the fight close enough that no weapon would be so conveniently swung and bringing the swordsman to a disadvantage in an attempt to turn the duel into a brawl, with the outcome now hinging on whether or not Vela could break away from the onslaught of swings.

But he too wanted the win and was more than prepared for some pain to get it, so like his adversary, did something unexpected as he was holding out against the attacks, waiting for the perfect moment to stop defending himself when the right punch was blown and kicking off, using the very attack of his adversary to propel him away, giving just enough room to swing his sword and bringing it to the man's neck, leaving the tournament at its end.

Okay, this was great, Thera said positively, still feeling the mood even after the two had dinner. The fact the contestants had all been using enchanted weapons had ceased to matter, it hadnt been a factor in the final match and it was all the more exhilarating for it, letting the tournament end on a high note in her eyes.

It was, Ben agreed as they made their way back through the streets, even if his thoughts were at least a little tangential to her own. The fight had been fun to witness, but the difference in Velas skill had been apparent too, meaning Ben was validated in his push to fix the sword. And besides that, we-

He was going to say they needed to figure out what to do from there, with days left in their vacation to enjoy, but his words were cut off as the world beneath him shook for a moment, nearly knocking him from his feet before it settled down.

He heard a couple of screams as it happened around him but a quick look told him it was nothing severe, even if it had been surprising as he cast a quick look to Thera.

That wasnt me, She said defensively, getting a laugh from him.

I didnt think it was, this was just my first time feeling an earthquake is all. Well, at least on this world. This really has been an eventful time off, hasnt it?

Ha, well well just have to figure out how to keep it up, but right now Im tired. That didnt seem like enough to injure anyone around other than some minor bumps so lets get back and get some rest already.