Chapter 48 - gin and jin
"It’s the effect of this crystal," Marian explained. "Everyone in the city calls it the Blessing Crystal, because no matter what the injury is, anyone who enters this space is healed by its power.
But of course, not just anyone can come in here to be healed. Only those who are worthy—only someone who is deeply resonated with by the Challenger City—can step into this place."
"And yet, here we are... We just stepped into the city without knowing anyone?" Auran asked, pointing out the obvious question.
"You’re wrong. Why do you need to know anyone else when you already know the most respected person in this place?" said Marian, with a bit of pride in her voice.
"Someone I know? Who is that..." asked Auran, clueless, as he looked at Octo and Nimuk.
"Is it me, you assholes?! I’m the most respected person in this city, and obviously, I’m the only one permitted to live here!" Marian exclaimed as she pointed at the only magnificently beautiful mansion built at the center of the crystal space.
It was the sole building in the entire crystal structure, and no other residents could be seen anywhere in sight.
"So only the champion of the arena is permitted to live here..." muttered Auran with an understanding expression. Then he looked at Marian with a bit of doubt.
"Are you really the champion?" he asked.