Chapter 77: The top five (2)
Very few people watched Born and Hex make their way onto the platform in the middle of the arena. Most were still discussing the turn of events during the first match.
The way the nobles and merchants treated the first two matches infuriated many but also impressed many.
The rewards for the tournament were certainly not too appealing to those people. It would be nice to win them but they also had other means to get their hands on them.
Hex had to admit he was impressed by the way Sterling handled his match. He showed his superiority in power and wealth and ensured double rewards without having to do any more work.
"Bet you loved it when the hostess called you a son of Grindeston, didn't you?" An unpleasant voice, filled with disgust, asked from the opposite of Hex.
Only now did Hex notice Born who had also arrived on the platform.
"No matter what people call you, you will never be one of us. You were and will always remain an outsider," Born continued with a sneer.
Hex smiled wryly. He was used to Born's insults. He also knew how to make him shut up.
"Idiot."
Born seethed with anger but was unable to counterattack. It was his weakness, something Hex always loved to take advantage of.
Right then the signal to start the match sounded.