Episode 138
The preliminary rounds of the Esperanaza gladiatorial competition have begun.
However, since I proved my incompetence through the Songpan Breaking Competition, I automatically passed the preliminaries.
Therefore, I was able to fully learn martial arts from Mr. Narmer during the preliminaries.
“As expected, you don’t just have a good sense of vision. The gait is stable and
His power is overflowing, and his visual acuity is also excellent. But this alone is not enough.”
Although I have learned the basics relatively well, Oyota’s martial arts deals with more fundamental aspects.
I had to start by practicing breathing correctly and controlling my mind.
In Oyota, this was called Simbeop (心法).
“Narmer’s martial arts emphasizes unity with nature. For example, it resembles the four seasons.”
“Are there four seasons in the desert?”
“sure.”
The spring sun warms the desert sand anew.
Heavy summer rain soaks the rocky mountains.
The sand is soft as if fluttering in the autumn wind.
Winter is still hot.
“In Oyota, nature is the desert. The desert is life, and martial arts is always part of the life of the Oyota people. So, it would be better to become familiar with the desert first.
“It will be true.”
After learning Simbeop, Nakbeop, Gakbeop, Jangbeop, Bobeop, Gwonbeop, etc.
I mainly learned advanced movements that can be used in real life.
Certainly, it is fundamentally different from the martial arts practiced in the Kingdom of Rhedian.
In the kingdom, martial arts is simply an exercise used to train physical strength to be good at handling a sword.
In Oyota, it exists as a ‘perfect weapon’ like the magic of wizards or the aura of knights.
“Take a good look.”
The human body can become stronger than any weapon.
Paang-!
Damn it!
Mr. Narmer cracked a huge rock by simply pushing it with his palm.
“Chakras have endless possibilities. Ruin cannot learn chakra by learning mana… …
“It’s strong.”
“yes. Even without chakra, a rock like this can be
There is a ‘power’ that can turn it into powder. So, you must know how to manage that power accurately.”
Simply being strong is not enough.
How to use this power correctly.
How to control infinitely strong power with precision and detail.
How to suppress small forces, counter strong forces, and let go of stronger forces.
Sometimes hot, sometimes cold.
Narmer’s martial arts skills constantly pushed me, like day and night in the desert.
One day, I lost track of time and was only focused on training.
Mr. Narmer said.
“Are you ready?”
okay.
It’s time.
Esperanaza gladiatorial contest.
The number of people participating in this competition is not as large as expected.
The reason is simple.
This is because defeat leads directly to death.
However, it is said that there are consistently dozens of participants every year.
Although there are occasionally strangers like me who participate out of curiosity, most people are Oyotans.
“Seven out of ten are slaves.”
“Then what about the rest?”
“For the rest, test your limits
“These are martial arts artists I want to practice.”
Naturally, not all of these dozens of people advance to the ‘finals’.
Organize several groups, place each group in an amphitheater, and have them fight.
Only the last person surviving will advance to the finals.
The number of people filtered out in that way is only about 10 people.
These 10 people must fight for their lives again in a place teeming with wild beasts and orcs.
“We’re almost there now.”
Today is the end of the preliminaries that were held for several days and nights.
The finals have begun.
We left the slums and headed north west along the waterway that runs through Espe Lanaja.
To the northwest of Esperanaja, the two largest buildings representing the city stood side by side.
One is the imperial palace where the great emperor stays.
Another one… … .
“There it is. Colosseum.”
The Amphitheater of Death, also known as the Gladiator’s Tomb.
The Colosseum is located.
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“The people are amazing.”
The area around the Colosseum was overflowing with citizens who came to watch the preliminary rounds of the gladiator competition.
“Who do you think will win?”
“That’s right! “Tharman!”
“what? Tarman? Don’t talk about that son of a bitch. “Do you know how much money I lost because of that kid?”
All of them could not hide their excitement about the finals of the gladiatorial competition that had already begun.
If it’s a bit of an unfamiliar scene… … .
“You also have a small child?”
There are also several young children who look like Anna or Cindia.
But Mr. Narmer said it as if it was no big deal.
“It doesn’t discriminate between men and women. It’s Esferanaja’s biggest festival. “It’s a tradition that if you don’t see blood here, bad luck will happen that year.”
If you don’t see blood, misfortune will come to you.
Does this mean that by seeing the blood of others, one can prevent one’s own misfortune?
It’s a tradition that somehow makes Dunggol feel a little chilled.
“Besides, admission is free.”
“ah.”
I followed the people lined up and entered the Colosseum.
Admission was free, but money was needed to fully enjoy the competition.
Seats were secretly sold through ticket sales, and a drink is a must to enjoy this bloody festival.
Additionally, gambling cannot be left out.
As soon as I entered the Colosseum.
I felt like I could understand why the citizens here were so passionate about gladiatorial competitions.
“Go and kill him!”
“Henderson! “Blow his head off!”
“Waaaaaa!”
“What kind of person… …
Citizens filling the auditorium of the amphitheater spit, drink, and swear harshly, each holding a bag of money in their hand.
Their gaze is focused on one place.
Right in the middle of the amphitheater, where the deadly struggle has already begun.
“Chew off his heart!”
Countless wild beasts and orcs rushed to kill the gladiators.
Gladiators with bare hands are fighting to survive by fending off attacks from wild beasts.
They risk their lives fighting for only one purpose.
The enthusiasm and respect of the audience that you will gain if you survive this fight.
Gaining the respect of citizens means ending the life of a miserable slave and becoming a great warrior.
Die or turn your life upside down.
That’s it.
Gladiators who forgot the fear of death stood
He stabbed Law in the neck and cut off his arm.
“Waaaaaa!”
The musty and hot inside of the Colosseum quickly turned into chaos, the floor was soaked with blood, and corpses piled up like a mountain.
Every time that happened, the audience cheered even more.
“How are you? “How did you feel about watching the gladiatorial competition in person?”
I shook my head and answered Mr. Narmer’s question.
“… … “To be honest, it’s not my taste.”
“yes. Oyota has also accepted the demonic civilization and is becoming a civilized country, but… … . Gladiator competitions are a remnant of barbarism that still remains.”
“It’s a remnant of barbarism. “I didn’t know Oyota people would think that way.”
“I didn’t know either. I, too, have participated in gladiatorial competitions. But, after raising my children, I understand. “It’s not a very good culture.”
Anna and Cyndia still play gladiators.
They say that slaves who lose in battle must die… … .
Certainly, it is not a city with a good educational environment for children.
Mr. Narmer asked.
“Can you do it?”
Can you do it?
This question means, would I also be able to kill people as mercilessly as they did?
Can you kill mercilessly?
“O”M.
I saved the answer to this question.
When I first decided to participate in gladiatorial competitions, I thought I would be able to kill people.
Killing people.
Well, it wasn’t my first experience, and I thought I could do anything if I had enough motivation.
If I don’t kill my opponent, I will die.
But, when I actually got here, I thought
This has changed a little.
“I plan to avoid any senseless killings if possible.”
The gladiators over there have no good reason to die.
They are not criminals, nor were they born to be slaves.
They just want to change the miserable fate given to them.
But, I kill them all for my own little purpose?
no.
I’m not that ruthless.
Mr. Nar Mer persistently asked if he had read my mind.
“The gladiators will try to kill Ruin without hesitation. They will try to kill Ruin until they die. “Then what will you do? Will you still be tolerant then?”
“then. You have to beat them until they die. “Don’t let the city attack you again.”
So that you will never again throw away your life for nothing.
“O huh”
Mr. Narmer smiled slightly, as if he liked my answer.
“Luin, as expected, you are different from others.”
“yes?”
“I respect that meaning. I’m not sure what you’re looking for here, but gladiatorial contests are just a small part of Ruin’s life. I hope that just because of this small part, you will not be left with a huge regret that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. “Like me.”
A big regret that I will live with for the rest of my life.
do not leave behind
This is painful advice that only Mr. Narmer, who once lived as a murderer but has now become a new person, can give.
“Of course, we must not create a situation where Ruin’s life is in danger.”
“thank you.”
I focused my attention on the amphitheater again.
Since he was a slave, I expected him to not be that strong, but he wasn’t.
Those who survived the grueling preliminaries
Perhaps because of this, his eyes were full of venom and each one was very strong.
Well, these are people who threw away everything, but no one would have such foolish determination.
Among these, there was one person who particularly stood out.
‘Tarman Hashimkh.’
Even though he was defeated by me in the Songpan defeating competition.
His words to be prepared were not mere bravado.
《Tarman Hashimk》
《6-star martial artist》
《Extreme martial arts skills, strong grip strength.》
Expert of 6 stars or higher.
In addition, it is a subversive martial arts technique that crushes the heads of all enemies in front of you.
He uses his strong grip as a weapon to grab the enemy’s throat, and is so cruel that he does not let go until his breath runs out.
He was clearly a master.
but.
“I’ve decided.”
” what?”
“This bet is on you, Ruin. So, I tell you to win no matter what.”
“… … “What, isn’t that natural?”
Fraudulent gambler… … .
No, Strang, a natural fighter, guaranteed it.
“You win. must.”
“… … I know.”
That’s right, you’re not my opponent.
It was then.
“Oh, you are the Ogre Lord!”
“••••••yes?”
“Hehe… … . oh my! You are here! I’ve been looking for it for a really long time! Please follow me! “You’re going straight into the next round!”
“Ah, ah yes.”
A man who appeared to be the host of a gladiator competition told me to follow him.
The state that heard the word ‘ogre lord’
The people reacted hastily.
“Ogre Lord? where? where!”
“who? Oh, you mean the monster that destroyed 200 pine boards?”
“uh! A true ogre lord!”
“Did you hear? That person. Although he looks young on the outside, he is actually very cruel. The hand that kills people is so cruel that the bounty on the empire alone is… …
“What are you talking about? From what I heard, he kidnapped the princess, defeated thousands of soldiers as a bloodthirsty god, and ran away for love.
“They said it was different?”
“What are you saying! “I heard that the Ogre Lord killed 30 knights of the Empire and fled!”
Escape with a princess? Are you saying your hands are cruel?
What does that mean?
Apparently, the name Ogre Lord has become quite famous throughout Esperanaza in the past few days.
And that’s all bad stories.
only.
Where on earth do such rumors come from?
“Show me those skills! Ogre Lord!”
“Waaaaaa!”
Anyway, they are expecting the skills of the ‘Ogre Lord’.
I have no intention of disappointing those who are hoping for a fun competition.
The method may be a little different, though.
Even if you don’t kill anyone.
You can have as many fun competitions as you like.
for example… … .
“Not a single person who joins me will be able to walk away.”
With a hot performance.
