The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon, Vol. 2 by Hinagi Asami and Kureta

Author:Hinagi Asami and Kureta
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Yen Press

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Lady Gladwein’s quarters sat tucked away close to the Kingdom of Remlia’s western gate. She’d ostensibly set up a fort there to be the first line of defense if any foreign enemies attacked—but I think that in reality, she just wanted to be the first on the battlefield.

The two-story residential complex wrapped around a central training ground that for some reason, maybe to prevent injuries, had sand layered over it. Of course, it also had a stockpile of basically every weapon you’d ever need for training to fight in this world. You could tell how deeply the disciples’ respected the tools of their craft by how thoroughly they organized and maintained them all.

The place reeked of blood and sweat, which brought me back to my old kendo studio. Shuna and Arvin stood off in front of one another in the center of the training pit. About twenty of Lady Gladwein’s followers looked on, plus me.

How did we get here?

“We will now commence the duel between Dragonshell Slasher Shuna and Arvin the Dragon Scale. The battle stems from Arvin’s actions, which tarnished the honor of one of our own. Both of you, keep this a clean fight that will not bring shame upon your respective gods and goddesses. Do not take your opponent’s life. Put your pride on the line. Whoever forces their opponent to concede defeat or lose consciousness first shall be declared the winner,” the middle-aged beastman declared. “Any objections?”

Just a few, but he’d ignored every objection I’d brought up on the way here. The biggest problem was—

“A question. I tried and failed to pass Lady Gladwein’s trials. What would happen if I defeated Shuna, an official disciple?”

—how pumped Arvin had gotten about this.

Stroking his long beard, the beastman responded, “Fair inquiry. I would not dare mistrust milady’s judgment, but if you come out on top, you’ll have proved your worth, and I will plead your case to her.”

“Very well.” He laughed darkly.

Shuna hadn’t said a word. Looking resentful, he then asked, “You sayin’ you think you can beat me?”

“I’d ask you the same,” Arvin shot back, raising his wooden sword and shield. The boy had seemed rather reluctant up to that point, but he shook all hesitancy off and drew his own wooden sword.

“Now begin!” The two lunged at each other.

So you’re just gonna ignore every last one of your new leader’s warnings, aren’t you?

“All right, lads! Place your bets!” the beastman boomed, then started taking wagers on which of the fighters would win. It rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. For all their talk of honor, these guys just wanted live entertainment. “C’mon, boys! Put a few coins down on Lord Knight, too! This bet won’t be worth anythin’ if we all go for Shuna! Hey, how about you? Who’s your money on?”

Firmly ignoring the infuriating fellow, I turned my attention on Shuna and Arvin. Shuna had the upper hand in terms of attack, while Arvin had the more solid defense. Not only

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