Chapter 353: Cleaning
“I don’t suppose there’s a way for all of us to go so we can cheer our people on, is there?” Arwin asked. “I know we can’t go to the fights themselves, but surely there’s some form of arena seating.”
Selen’s lips quirked up in amusement. “There is, but getting access to that is not simple. A seat that lets you witness the strength of ranked guilds and see new talent emerge is a highly desirable one. The Secret Eye does not sell spots to the tournament lightly.”
You bastards. I should have known. They must be rinsing the shit out of all the rich buggers that want to find people to invest resources into and recruit. Actually, I bet there’s some great betting going on as well. I wonder if I can get in on that.
“What if we were to ask politely?” Reya asked, interlacing her fingers and making herself look as small and hopeful as possible.
It struck Arwin that Reya really was quite young. War had aged him faster than most things, but even compared to his 25 years of age, Reya was only in her late teens. It wasn’t like that was new information. Reya didn’t often act her age, but it certainly helped her do a remarkable impression of a young child begging for a sweet.
Selen coughed into her fist. “Stop that.”
“No,” Reya said. “Give us seats or I’m going to start crying.”
“You can’t think that would work on me. And you’ve admitted that the tears would be fake. That completely defeats the purpose of such a threat.”
Reya sniffled. “Are you sure?”