The crowd squirmed in anticipation. An adventurer who was assigned to be the referee came out. "THIS IS A DUEL BETWEEN THE ADVENTURER BRET AND THE MONSTER CRIMSON ARE BOTH COMBATANTS READY"? [Yes] "Of course". "Than Fight". And with that, the match began. "BRING IT SHORTY" He shouted as he charged at me. Back then I would have thought he was fast but now after training with Max I understood how to properly fight and I must say that I am impressed at how far it alone has gotten me. I block his punch throwing his arm to the side. "Huh" Not expecting to be blocked so easily. He keeps throwing punches but they're easily dodged or blocked. [I might as well get a bit serious just to show you who you're messing with. As cringy as that was I did mean it I needed him to regret ever crossing me.

(Support magic: Strength up - minor) (Support magic: Defence up - minor) (Support magic: Agility up - minor). It was time to counter-attack. I start throwing well-paced punches leaving no openings. You may be wondering how I could get this far in only a week. Well, let's just say Max knew how to keep me motivated. "STOP THIS"! He threw a punch right at me which I easily dodged I saw a golden opportunity he was wide open. (Skill Activated: Vital Strike - Level 2) Using my fist I aim right for his testicles.

-CRUNCH- The crowd falls silent. I could hear the angels singing at the death of this man's social and private life. He slumped over holding his testicles in pain. [Being short means I'm that much closer to your crotch] I have an uncontrollable evil-looking grin on my face. [What was the deal again as long as I don't kill you anything's fine right? (Skill activated: Intimidation - Level 1). Ass was crying from the pain and fear the crowed was too shocked to do anything. I threw his limp body to the ground. I'm not the type of guy who tortures others out of boredom.

"He-Hey that's dirty. "GET HIM"! His two allies drew their swords and rush me. I was already ready for them. (Skill Activated: Flame Magic - Intermediate: Melt). Their swords started glowing red from the heat. The iron from their sword began melting into a liquid. Dripping on their hands they immediately let go of their swords screaming from the pain. Horrible burns cover their hands where the liquid touched them. I turn towards Ass who was lying on the ground. [Don't let me see you ever again] After declaring this I walk over to the counter and grab the magic bag which I earned.

"Hold it" I was suddenly stopped it was the referee. "Crimson is disqualified for cheating and outside fighting the winner is Bret". I couldn't believe my ears. [CHEATING WHAT DO YOU MEAN CHEATING I WON FAIR AND SQUARE]. "The rule clearly states that magic is not allowed he takes out a fake copy of the duel declaration" [I WAS THE ONE WHO ISSUED THE CHALLANGE AND I CLEARLY SAID MAGIC WAS ALLOWED BESIDES THEY WERE THE ONES WHO PICKED THE FIGHT]. "Bret was the one who gave me this and he is much more trustworthy than you.

I stare at Bret who was lying on the ground a small grin covered his face. *That Bastard he rigged the entire fight from the beginning no wonder he was so confident even if I won I would lose in the end*. *I'm sure there were other conditions that I didn't know about. Rage filled me, I could barely think. the skill was starting to activate meaning im, not the only one who hates him. Who knows how many people he stole from. "As stated in the contract all of the monster Crimson items now belong to Bret and Crimson is now the meat shield of his party". *What do I do, what can I do*? I was not about to be Ass's shield. *Will I ever escape this treatment*?

[FINE] I take out the real contract. [BOTH PARTICIPANTS SIGNED THIS PAPER EXPLAIN HOW IT ISN'T REAL]! He just shrugs "I just trust Bret more than you". [How about this if you can stop me go ahead and kill me if not I'm leaving with my property]. "You would go against the honor of a duel". I was so ticked off at this point they cheat me out of a win and then talk about honor. I stick up my middle finger. [You can keep your honor I don't need it]. This seemed to set off the spark into a fire. Many Drew their swords charging at me. [MAX] At that Max jumps from my shadow hitting all of the adventurers who jumped at me. [As I said I don't need your honor]. And with that, me and Max take-off.{Shall we leave}? [No we still have to tell the mayor about his daughter's death remember]? {Alright I'll drop you off their}. With that, I was pretty much airdropped me in the mayor's yard.

"HOLY"! the Mayer jumped back from the Kobold who just fell from the sky. If I'm being honest I was a little disappointed he didn't have a greater reaction. [Sorry to say this but your daughter died in a goblin den well see you]. I start heading out but guards blocked my path. *, Of course, it wouldn't be that easy*. I think to myself as I get surrounded. *What am I going to do with this town*?

(Title Acquired: Dishonored)