[… ..Well, despite wearing very nice clothes, should we really come here?]
[I just… .. wanted to go see it at least once]
This is one of the most popular entertainment venues in the royal capital.
It is a place where entertainment takes place almost daily, and a large number of spectators from all over the kingdom visit it.
When two warriors in the field clashed their swords, and at the same time the sparks spread, the place was enveloped in great enthusiasm.
It is a colosseum.
Speaking of combatants, sometimes knights and adventurers proud of their abilities participate.
Not only is it a one-on-one fight, massive battles and mock battles with remodeled fields are popular as well.
There are also monster fights, and the types of variations make it an important factor for viewers to visit it many times without getting bored.
[Well I guess I could say it’s so like you, Cruxie]
[Y-you think?]
The Amazons are a tribe of warriors.
[Apart from that, I also wanted to come. It’s been a long time since I came to see something like this]
[Ahem, I’m glad about that]
By the way, Kuu is in the bedroom.
Aria is taking care of him.
Kuu doesn’t like to be separated from Cruxie, but I think it’ll be okay if Aria is around.
Although it would not be the same with me.
『Now, we present to you today’s main event!』
An announcement resounded around the place, it seems that it is a voice reinforced with a magic tool.
Then the spirits of the audience rose even higher.
The main event comes while several matches are taking place per day.
『First of all, this fighter! Looking handsome just like a prince, currently leading the “I want him to be my lover” ranking for two years in a row! Of course, it’s not just his face! Also his great ability! Everyone knows him! The B-rank adventurer, Demisssss !! 』
What entered the field after receiving such an introduction, was a young swordsman in his twenties.
Blond with blue eyes. A refreshing smile.
He certainly looks like the prince of some country.
When he greeted the audience, huge cheers from the women rang out.
Without a lot of talent, it is impossible to achieve B rank.
Is he really a B-rank adventurer at that age?
There are countless numbers of adventurers, and only a few can make it at that rank.
Being only in his twenties, he can be considered a genius by a handful of people.
And speaking of the opponent… ..
[A magic circle?]
Suddenly, a large magic circle appeared on the field.
Maybe they prepared it beforehand, and now it seems like they started adding magic power to it.
『 You won’t believe what kind of opponent Demis’s will fight, it, is a violent monster called by summoning magic!』
Apparently it is a magic circle to summon.
Summoning magic is not something that a normal individual can achieve.
The reason is that it takes time to prepare the magic circle, and because it is difficult to activate it with human magic power alone, it must be supplemented with expensive magic stones.
In the groups of adventurers, there are hardly any magicians who can use summoning magic.
But I suppose it is possible in this arena since it moves a lot of money.
A low-risk monster aside, a powerful monster is very difficult to catch and bring back, so it might be better to just summon it.
Soon after, the magic was activated and a huge monster appeared on the field.
『”Very well! What appeared is ……. A minotaur? 』
Why did you say?
『E-Excuse me! This… i-is a B-Rank monster! A bull-headed monster that is once said to have enough combat ability to destroy a small town as a whole, a minotaur! 』
Guohhhhh! The minotaur as if complaining about its own manifestation, raised a great roar.
The excitement of the audience increased even more.
[Hm? Does a minotaur have that fur color?]
Cruxie was doubtful next to me.
I guess she’s saying it after looking at that black fur.
[Now that I remember, the stuffed ornament in the guild was brown. But, there must be differences for each one]
I haven’t seen a minotaur directly.
It’s basically a monster that only appears in the dungeon, but I haven’t seen it in the great Seland maze yet.
While I was thinking about that, the match had started.
Demis against the minotaur.
A B-Rank adventurer and a B-Rank monster.
It is often misunderstood, even though they are both “B”, their abilities are not the same.
It is natural because they are determined based on different criteria.
Of course, the monsters are stronger.
The difference isn’t a big deal if it’s E or D, but it spreads as the range increases.
When it comes to monsters with a B-Rank, often the adventurers of B cannot fight them alone, and the logical thing is to organize a group composed of adventurers of other B-Ranks.
Still, having a one-on-one encounter means that Demis is not someone with superficial strength, but rather has the power to defeat a minotaur alone, but… ..
[A-a minotaur… ..?]
It seems that he is also surprised by something.
[Buohh! Owl!]
On the other hand, the minotaur roared towards the audience, because it seems that it got annoyed of the audience cheering.
Seeing it has turned it’s back Demi’s saw it as an opportunity, Demis ran towards it’s massive body.
[Haaaaa!]
“Do it” “Finish it” “Demis-sama! As the cheers resounded, Demi made the first attack on the minotaur—-
[Buohhh!]
Suddenly, the minotaur turned and struck Demis’s stomach with it’s thick arm, sending him flying to the other side of the field.
[[[Eh?]]]
The audience fell silent in an instant.
Demis hit the wall that separates the field and the public seats.
He lost consciousness with a single blow.
『Umu. After all, that’s was not just a mere minotaur. It is probably a Black Minotaur that corresponds to his superior class 』