Chapter 15: Void of Nothingness
Chaos erupted as the three beasts that had voted for Aster’s execution thus far began vehemently opposing the notion, practically spitting their complaints towards both the clever cat and the kind wolf.
After a moment, (and a light growl from their king,) they ceased the bickering, neither side having relented on their respective opinions. It was then that one of the final two beastmen judges yet to speak their position stood, towering higher than any other had so far.
It was a very large and muscular black minotaur. Even by beast standards, Brutus Rixator was an imposing giant. When he spoke, his hefty, gruff voice was a bit hard for Aster to comprehend.
"Boy. You beat lizard? With only stick?"
Aster looked up at the towering hunk of muscle extremely lost, the minotaur made a motion of jabbing forward with an imaginary staff.
Realization registered upon the human’s face, as he scrambled to answer the bull.
"Oh! Yes Sir! You mean during the first round right?" Aster was surprised, most didn’t pay much attention to the fighters on the first day.
The minotaur nodded, and spoke again, tapping at the side of his head. "Good attack. You weak body, but strong head. Tiger both strong body and strong head. Tiger still lose."
Aster was struggling to follow, but it almost seemed like the minotaur was giving him a compliment.