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PREPARATIONs

CH 10: Preparations

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WAR GAME

That word alone hyped everyone up. Even though a formal announcement had yet to be made, everyone was already aware of it's happening. If there was one thing disappointing them then that would be the fact that it was a complete let down.

This excitement would have been greater if two strong familias were going head-to-head and yet here, it would probably end within the first hour if not for the rule introduced by Hermes

Difference in power between the two familias participating was akin to Heaven and Earth, no comparison what-so-ever. Many 'experts' speculated, no they already presented facts of how Hestia Familia had no chance. Of how they would break even before the end of the first day.

There were even those who speculated their escape from the scene to avoid embarrassing defeat. Though if that did happen, they would no longer have any place to stay in Orario

"Is Hestia just playing around?"

"She must be otherwise who would accept such a challenge"

"Atleast, she showed guts by not running away"

"So what? Guts don't mean a thing in such battles"

"Well, they're just digging their own graves"

"I just hope they won't lose too badly"

Public opinion was very negative. Hardly anyone supported Hestia familia since the gap was just too wide to be covered by measly three novice adventurers.

While the city was in an uproar, a group of five entered Orario from one of the behemoth gates. They looked strange from the get-go since each member composing it belonged to a different race. This wasn't rare in Orario, but this arrangement was almost impossible to be found anywhere outside since different races usually don't interact with each other.

Another distinct feature this group had was that except for a middle-aged man, everyone was carrying some sort of musical instrument. They looked like a band ready to perform anywhere and at anytime

"We're here!?" Werewolf from the group howled in excitement.

"How do you have so much energy left nya!" The Catgirl next to him looked incredibly tired. It was as if she had run a marathon consuming all her energy

"Don't make a scene here" They were reprimanded by a blond elf next to them, one for being too excited and the other for being too lazy

"Where.To.Next" ignoring all the ruckus, Boaz spoke to a middle aged man who looked to be the oldest and wisest among this group

"Let's find an inn or something for temporary lodging"

Everyone agreed and got on their way. After asking around for some time they finally managed to find a hotel. It wasn't big or fancy but fulfilled all their needs.

"Hey Karl, Isn't this too expensive?"

"That's Orario for you"

Orario was an expensive city. Anything and everything could be found here but the prices were too high. That was also natural since this city served as 'the centre of the world', a communication, trade and information hub.

"Shall we perform!? I am ready"

"Keep it down. Our first priority is to join a familia"