Chapter 27: Freak Encounter 5
With the crowd in a total uproar and with the Landlord trembling with anger, Lance left the arena triumphant.
But just as he got out of the arena, he passed by Freakshow, who emanated an intent to kill so strong, it made Lance tense up as he walked past him without saying a word.
He noticed the stench of death coming from his two blades, and for a moment he thought he could feel the presence of a soul coming from the blades.
As Freakshow went ahead, he uttered 3 words that caught Lance’s attention.
“Death is unavoidable!”
“…I wish it were true…” Lance said without turning around.
The Landlord began his presentation for the next match despite having lost all his composure after what Lance did to Scorpio, but the next match was the main event in the arena, and no matter what he felt, the show had to continue.
While traversing the long hallways below the arena, Lance found some posters which listed a few of the rules of the area. Strangely enough these rules answered some of his questions.
“As long as an outsider is approved by the fans, the rule which allows him to become a challenger and enter an initiation match becomes valid.” Lance said with a loud voice.
“During a single day, three types of matches are allowed to appear with varying numbers depending on the type: Starter Matches – between 2 and 24, Main Events- between 1 and 5 and Superstar Matches- in which case warriors fight legendary beasts.” Lance continued reading.
“…Odd…where is he keeping these legendary beasts?” Lance asked himself as he went towards the nearest balcony in the arena in order to watch Freakshows match.
“AAAANNND NOW THE CHALLENGER FROM NEW SYLVIA, THE ONE WHO IS SAID TO HAVE CRUSHED A MOUNTAIN WITH HIS FIST, RASARA VIG!” The Landlord said with all his might, as the man who entered the arena was wearing a white, very thick suit which covered his entire body, except for his hands and feet.
The man continued his way towards the center of the arena, unaffected by the cheers that came from the audience.
“AND NOW OUR VERY OWN REPRESENTATIVE, THE CARNIVAL OF MAYHEM, THE BRINGER OF THE BLOOD FEST, FREAKSHOW!” Just when the Landlord finished announcing Freakshows name, a dark chill surrounded the entire arena, as the seven year old child made his way to the center.
Everybody was stunned by the sudden change in atmosphere that was brought by a mere child, even the Landlord and his adversary stood silently as they watched him get closer.
Their bodies were screaming to run, but at the same time the challenger wanted to attack him, and kill him as fast as possible.
“Now that’s a badass presentation, don’t you agree Scorpio?” Lance said while still watching closely from the balcony he found.
“How did you know I was here?” Emerging from the shadows, Scorpio was trying his hardest not to shake in fear.
“After causing that wound on your head which is still fresh, the stench of blood is strong enough for me to notice you from a mile.” Lance said while laughing a little
“Uh…”
“I am a monster, remember? You said so yourself.” Lance said as he looked Scorpio straight in the eyes.
“I am…sorry.” Scorpio uncomfortably said.
“You know that kid, Freakshow?” Lance asked as his gaze was once again stuck on Freakshows every movement.
“Yeah, and he is no kid. He is a monster!” Scorpio said while trembling from even mentioning the name.
“Coming from you, I am not impressed. You call everybody a monster, if they are stronger than you.” Lance said.
“Don’t worry, you will understand it soon.”
“By the way, why were you hiding there?” Lance asked while yawning.
“Never mind, I have no chance against you, fair or unfair.” Scorpio said as he dropped multiple blades covered in poison to the ground.
“Smart choice!” Lance said as he finally ignored Scorpios presence for good.
Something seemed to make Lance stare intently at the fight that was about to begin, whether it was his rational side or his instincts they commanded him not to ignore the chance of learning more about this boy named Freakshow.
