Chapter 276
“Uwaaaaargh!”
Beric roared with one foot planted on the belly of his completely knocked-out opponent. He savored his victory, giving playful winks to the spectators, then turned his head towards the second floor where Ian was. Romandro and Jin had risen to their feet, applauding.
“Beric! Well done! You rascal!”
“Good job, Beric.”
Ian, however, seemed to be working, exchanging documents with a mage. Beric grinned broadly and winked at them too. Look here, I won! Romandro laughed uproariously and waved his hand, as if telling him to stop that nonsense.
Creeak.
As he descended from the arena, Xiaoshi handed him a towel and a water bottle. While Beric had merely worked up a sweat without a single injury, Xiaoshi’s body was covered in wounds. It was hard to believe he had actually won his matches.
No, with injuries like that, wouldn’t it be more accurate to say he lost even if he won? Beric gulped down water and asked:
“Xiao, are you okay? I saw you taking hits constantly earlier. What’s wrong with you? What if you get hurt somewhere and can’t fight in the next match?”