Chapter 122: Brotherhood Gladiator
CH122 Brotherhood Gladiator
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Three days after the Fury Family meeting, the long-awaited day of the duel finally arrived.
The duel and its high stakes had been publicly announced, not only to the pureblood members of the Fury Family but also to the citizens of their estates and fiefdom territories.
All who could travel made their way to the City of Ashes—capitol of the Fury Family, built around the majestic Ashen Castle.
Perhaps disturbingly, the city’s atmosphere was more reminiscent of a festival than a looming life-or-death battle.
Merchants flooded the streets, taking full advantage of the influx of visitors. Colourful stalls lined the walkways, filled with the local specialties of the surrounding plains, hawked by smiling vendors in loud, enthusiastic voices.
Despite the carnival-like atmosphere, security was tight.
The guard forces of the Fury upper echelons, who attended the Family meeting, had folded into the city’s regular guard, forming a united front to maintain order. Jared’s Magic Armour Company had also been deployed, a clear signal that this was not just a spectacle—it was an important matter of family legacy.
And like all duels with high stakes, the city’s gambling dens and casinos were booming with activity.
Wagers were flying fast and loose.