Chapter 78: First day of the Grand Spring Tournament
With the quick victory, the crowd was crazier than ever. Meanwhile, in the upper reaches of the colosseum, where the great families and high-ranking members of the Medici Clan were seated, the atmosphere was very calm.
"Hoho~ What a gem you’ve found, Abraham. Such a promising young man. How... interesting." A member of the Peridot family spoke with a cold smile, playing with the rim of their wine glass.
"Without a doubt, such talent will raise the prestige of your house. Although, of course, one wonders... how high can they fly before the wind plays a trick on them?" said another, but this time it was a member of the Boleoti family, with a calculated nod of the head. His eyes slid toward the Medici, seeking complicity.
"Congratulations, truly. Although... I hope the Kingdom is prepared for such... changes."
The elder of the Abraham family laughed heartily, but his eyes were cold as steel, resting on the Medicis.
"Bah! Such courtesy almost makes me think you fear for your own homes. Although... some don’t even bother to feign interest."
Everyone turned their gaze toward the members of the Medici Clan, who had their eyes fixed on the foggy screens as the final battle of the day approached.
At that moment, the announcer’s voice echoed throughout the arena:
[Today was an epic day! Fierce battles, surprises, and feats that will remain etched in everyone’s memory... But the show isn’t over yet. One last battle awaits us, and it won’t be just any battle! One of the combatants... is none other than one of the representatives of the hosts of this great tournament!]
The announcer paused dramatically, letting the anticipation build, before raising his voice with excitement:
[The match that will close out the first day of the Grand Spring Tournament... is KAEL MEDICI... VS. LEWIS!]
Under everyone’s gaze, Lewis, a tall, burly man, stepped onto the platform with a steady gait. The weight of his axe rested on his shoulder, and his expression was a mixture of arrogance and hunger for glory.