A life beyond insanity (Kaiman x reader)

53. Watch out!

I prayed in my mind, as the last battle started.

Witnessing how men die, just for the sake of this ball, was something I couldn't understand. Not even as the last two men arrived in the arena. The sand was completely soaked in blood that it turned to a muddy substance. A few warriors feel over, as it became slippery from this and the organs lying around. Both men did as anyone else did, reveal their faces to the Jury. Both were good looking, but one seems to catch my interest. Chidaruma asked for their names, as I waited for him to speak up. His voice sounded familiar, "I am...Aikawa."

Asu was impressed, "Nice work Risu"

The devil nodded, "It was the best face I could come up with"

And indeed, no one noticed him...not even me. Kaiman however, didn't like the feeling of a new face. As Risu came up to change it, he refused to change it. The lizard man feared that I won't recognize him anymore. For the devil not understandable, "So you want to be recognized? Why bother helping you?" After a while of a wild goose chase, with him screaming like a child that he don't want a new face, he realized his own behavior gets him nowhere. Risu offered him a chance, for old times' sake, to give him a chance at the arena. That I don't recognize him isn't the man priority now, all it matters, is that he stays alive to the very end.

Kaiman inspected this new face in the mirror, "...I can't believe it..."

Risu agreed, "It must be hard to see your old self in the mirror"

"...What the hell Nikaido! I am not average looking...I am really hot!"

The devil hoped that he won't start kissing his reflection because of that. At the same time, he sighted at how childish a grown man can be, "My deepest sympathy for that girl."

Kaiman, now Aikawa, bowed deeply at the devils before choosing a weapon. His opponent was also as nervous as he is, getting himself a rope with a hook on the end. Kaiman already knew what he wanted, using knives for the fight.

While they both stood across each other, I got disappointed, "So the devil lied to me." I see no Kaiman or anyone that resembles him. Kaiman didn't have his usual clothes on, so it is hard to tell. The only thing that kept me curious, are the man's voice. It was as deep as Kaiman's and yet different. Anyhow, I kept an eye on that man, watching his every step in the arena.

He knows how to use knifes in combat, just like him. His movements are also a major hint. Chidaruma noticed how my eyes followed that guy around like a kitten a ball. He poked Gura Gura's arm and pointed at me. The dog devil grew interested, making this fight a lot more interesting. Kaiman's opponent seems to be just as surprised as he was, when the rope turned to a chainsaw. I glared at Gura Gura for that. The dog devil shrugged, "What, there are no rules remember?"

The devil enjoyed it, as we all are watching Aikawa run away with his hand up in the air and screaming out for help. I sighted deeply, "It is not him." He made it hilarious for the audience, but for him it was horror. He needed a plan and fast. Without looking down, he tripped over some intestines from a previous fighter. Kaiman had an idea. Grabbing the organ, he threw it around like a rope. Dodging the attack, he got right behind his opponent, using the intestines to choke him to death. The devils loved it. I couldn't believe that Kaiman would be so cruel, since that man had to cut him into pieces and threw the limbs around for fun. Aikawa didn't like it at all, he finds it barbaric and out of order, but he had to play the game that way. He saw how I looked away disgusted, while the devils clapped excited. I jumped, as Chidaruma hand held my chin, pulling my head in his direction, "You will give the men their medals."

Accompanied by the devil, the men stood in line. Once I stood before the first, he bowed down so I can hang the medal around his neck. Aikawa was the last in line, feeling excited. The closer I got, the more anxious he became. The smell of blood was more intense in the arena, it was sickening. Even so, I was told to smile and thank every man for their bravery. Standing before Aikawa now, he bowed slowly. The minute I said the usual line and the medal was around his neck, he leaned forward for a kiss. This sudden move made me jump wit fright, while I slapped his face. Another sensational moment for the devils cheer, even Chidaruma couldn't resist, "Marvelous ending of the competition." Aikawa apologized, while his voice was below a whisper. Our eyes fixed on another.

"Well then, let's get the party started!" announced Chidaruma, pulling me along to the building.

Aikawa was pleased though, that I looked back to him. He wasn't sure if I noticed, but that moment gave him hope, rubbing his bruised cheek. Risu on the other hand slapped his head hard, "What an idiot!"

Asu agreed, "He really know how to get himself into trouble."

"That is not the problem."

"Then what is?"

Risu sighted, "You know that my powers are curse magic. That idiot almost broke the spell."

The devil asked him what the catch is on this cursed magic. For this, there has to be something Kaiman wasn't allowed to do or the spell loses his powers. Risu got concerned, "It won't last long, since I am only a low ranked devil, but if he tries to kiss her again, it breaks apart instantly and he gets back his lizard face."

"Did you tell him that?"

He shook his head, "Kaiman or Aikawa, they both are bad at listening. He didn't change a bit", which means he tried. The two devils can only hope that Kaiman keeps his affections to himself, at least till the ball is over.