Author: M_W Cancer 

Proofreader: M_W Miss Fierce

After Leo, Elmont, General Luke, and Darvis finished eating, they immediately made their way towards the arena.

Unlike the arena in the Emerald City, the arena in the Smiling Lion Village wasn't really that big. It could fit 100, or at most 200 people. There is a large stage right in the very center where two participants would be fighting against each other made out of white marble reinforced with Magic so as to avoid it from easily breaking. The limit of the cultivation level of participants that can fight in the arena was 5-Star, betting is allowed for the spectators with the Mischievous Lion Guild being the guarantor to avoid anyone from causing any trouble, and of course, they naturally earn a service fee which is five percent from the entire betting poll. 

As soon as they entered the arena, an almost fully packed spectator stand appeared in their sight. 

Fortunately, they were assigned with a VIP room, so they didn't have to worry about joining the crowd. 

"What a huge crowd!" Elmont exclaimed in astonishment. It wasn't really that huge of a crowd compared to the arena in the Emerald City, but considering that this is only a small arena, having it almost full is such a rare sight to see.

"I can't help but really wonder what exactly attracted this crowd of people over here?" General Luke asked in interest. 

"Indeed, you can see almost everyone that had come to visit the Smiling Lion Village being attracted here," Darvis added. 

"I think," Leo paused for a moment as he began remembering what Elvis had mentioned to him before about the arena. He soon continued, "Elvis once told me before that the most popular fighter in the arena was two of his men, and today's show, if I remember correctly as he had invited me specifically to watch, is their fight against each other,"

"No wonder," Elmont nodded his head in understanding. Considering Elvis' capability, it is not that strange if the men around him were also really capable. Additionally, with the fight being between his men, this kind of audience is simply something one could expect already.

"It seems like there would be a good show for us to watch soon," General Luke said, really anticipating about how the fight would unfold. 

"Where is the person in-charged of betting?! Heck! I'll go look for him before the fight starts!" Darvis began looking around before quickly running towards the door. But before he could open the door, someone had already opened it. 

It was Elvis. 

"No need," Elvis said with a smile, "I'm the one who created the betting in the arena, so you can just give me your bet,"

"Eh?" Darvis felt dumbfounded as he really didn't expect Elvis to suddenly appear. Of course, he recognized this person, since he was so well-known back then when he was still one of King Elfin the Fourth's men. But, he quickly pulled himself together and with a solemn look on his face, he asked, "Is the fairness guarantee?"

"Of course," Elvis nodded his head in assurance, he explained, "Erson and Ehud are both 5-Star Mage, and each having their own expertise. Aside from that, they don't really like to lose without fighting, none of my men do, so you don't have to worry about any fix fighting,"

"Okay," Darvis decided to trust Elvis since he has a pretty good reputation with King Elfin the Fourth. He waved his hand, quickly taking out one hundred thousand gold coins from his Storage Ring. In the next second though, he put his hand forward and asked, "But first, tell me who is much better between the two?"

Shaking his head, Elvis replied, "That would be really unfair for the other people, and most importantly, I'm also an Executive of the Mischievous Lion Guild, so I won't do something that would decrease our potential profit,"

"Tch," Darvis can't help but sneer after hearing Elvis' reply. He closed his eyes first as if choosing between Erson and Ehud, before he said, "I choose Erson!"

"Are you sure?" Elvis asked to confirm. 

"Why? Is there something wrong with Erson?" Darvis quickly asked as he started hesitating about his choice. 

"No, I'm just making sure if that is indeed your final choice," Elvis replied. 

"Now that you mentioned this, I changed my mind. I'll go with Ehud, and that is final. There's is no way for you to change my mind anymore," Darvis said confidently.

"Okay!" Elvis nodded his head and didn't talk any further. He waves his hand, quickly storing the one hundred thousand gold coins inside his Storage Ring. Once he was done with that, he walked towards Leo and the others, "Guild Leader Loki, your Highness Elmont, and General Luke,"

"Is the betting still open?" Elmont quickly asked. 

"For you, your Highness Elmont, it will always be open as long as the fight hasn't started yet," Elvis replied. 

Hearing Elvis' words, Elmont turned to look at Leo as he said, "Say, Brother Loki, would you be willing to have a little fun with me?" 

"Depending on what kind of fun we are talking about, Brother Elmont," Leo replied, obviously intrigued about what Elmont was planning to do.

"You and I will bet five hundred thousand gold coins between Erson and Ehud, and whoever wins between the two of them got to keep the entire bet of the other, plus you can ask one request?" Elmont proposed. 

"That is really interesting, but I am guessing that this so-called request has a limitation, right?" Leo wanted to know something first before agreeing. 

"As long as it is something that wouldn't require the both of us to lost our lives, then there is no problem," Elmont explained. 

"Before I accept, would it be okay for you to satisfy my curiosity about why exactly you thought of having this bet with me?" Leo can't help but ask. As soon as he had heard that there is another addition aside from earning money in winning this bet, he can't help but be curious about the exact reason for Elmont doing this. 

He wasn't a fool to not know that there is a hidden meaning behind this sudden betting of Elmont. After all, he is certainly not lacking in money as he is one of the princes of the Evergreen royal family. As long as Elmont mentioned a word about getting something, either the Evergreen royal family would provide it for him, or someone else would provide it in order to gain his favor. 

That's why, there is definitely a reason for this, and he wants to know why, not because he doesn't dare have this bet against Elmont, but because he doesn't want any trouble or the likes once Elmont won the bet.

Elmont cleared his throat before saying, "Oh, it isn't really that important. When I entered the warehouse a while ago, I was suddenly attracted by something inside. And when I tried to look for it, it was unfortunately inside a Storage Ring, so I was unable to find out about it. And considering that it was stored in a really hidden place, I quickly understood that you don't have any intention of showing it to us,"

"Just to be clear with you though, I'm not intending to ask it from you, but if it is possible, why not, right? Of course, for the right price. Anyways, all I want really is to see it. I don't really know how to explain it, but there is a strange feeling inside of me telling me that it is something delicious... I know it is weird, but I really don't know what word to use to describe that strange feeling I suddenly felt. This is also not the first time I felt this. Back then, I felt a similar strange feeling when I first found a 9-Star level Magical resource. It is really unfortunate though that it was bought already by someone else, so I could only feel regret that I didn't arrive first to buy it," Elmont paused as he heaves a heavy sigh, he continued, "So, this time, I don't want to feel a similar regret anymore,"

"Oh," Leo nodded his head in understanding, as in he completely understood the exact reason for what Elmont is feeling right now. 

The unique capability of Gluttony! 

And what Elmont had mentioned should be the Chaos Orbs, since it was the only item inside the warehouse that he had stored in a hidden location. 

As the holder of the unique capability of Gluttony, it is only natural for Elmont to find the Chaos Orbs delicious. 

Just like what he had mentioned back then, the Chaos Orbs, or any of the Element Orbs, is something that Elmont would be interested in. That is the reason why he had thought of using it to recruit him. 

And since it was already mentioned by Elmont, and additionally there was actually not even a single tiny fluctuation with his green-colored String of Fate during his talking, meaning to say he is not a greedy person. So, it shouldn't be that bad to accept Elmont's bet at this moment. In fact, it might even be beneficial for him as he could have the proper opportunity to introduce to him the Element Orbs. Of course, he will naturally exclude the part that he is the only one who could make it and just explain it in a similar way of how only those with affinity with Chaos stones could make it and with an extremely high level of difficulty. Or worst, just say that he is a Special Mage. In such a way, he wouldn't have to cause trouble to himself.