Chapter 94: Fate and the Gladiatorial Arena

Although the people of the Abyss Cave Area live in dimness year-round, strictly speaking, they still depend on the Underground City for survival; Luge can already imagine what kind of disaster the destruction of an Underground City that has existed for hundreds of years would bring to the people living in that Ground Cave Domain, and the influence does not stop at one domain — chaos will spread to the surroundings, people will fall into panic, and will fall into a scramble for survival resources.

Perhaps the nobles in the city can choose to go live in another Underground City, but they will also lose their former glory and power, and perhaps will even be nibbled away by the local noble forces, ultimately still heading toward extinction. As for those ordinary people, most will directly face a death predicament; they may not even receive the news before the true Extinguished Sun arrives, directly facing the drastic change without any preparation.

When everything settles, the influence will still persist; the vanished Underground City will make travel between surrounding Underground Cities even more difficult for merchants, routes will become longer, and there will be more dangers along the way.

Luge thought of the war between Twin Moon City and Red Moon City that he had heard about.

Could it be that these guys still want to forcibly seize an Underground City before their own Extinguish Sun arrives?

According to what the red-haired woman said, the birth of an Underground City is often accompanied by an unforgettable exploration; this is also one of the reasons why Mercenary Groups and Adventurers come in an endless stream — discovering a location suitable for building a city is a great ultimate dream of all Adventurers. Some powerful nobles in Underground Cities also subsidize Adventure Groups year-round, hoping for a Miracle. When a Light Stone capable of building a city is discovered, various forces will be rallied to launch a Pioneering War, clear out Underground Beasts, reform Dangerous Places, relocate populations, and so on.

Luge felt that in the steps of city-building, there would definitely be one final step: inviting a Wizard to reform that so-called Light Stone.

After parting with the red-haired woman, he returned to his second-floor small house and began a life of deep meditation behind closed doors.

On the lawn in front of the house, three recliners were placed; this is the place where the three Kobolds sunbathe every day at noon.

The three of them have all recently fallen in love with this activity, especially Aijin and Dasha, who each time put on an expression of extreme enjoyment.

When the night was deep and all was quiet, Luge looked at this newly acquired Zero-Circle Spell in his hand and couldn't help falling into suspicion.

This thing seems really hard to learn.

This is a Spell that can influence a person's mind, a person's spirit, and even, to put it broadly, influence the Soul; although the effect is quite ordinary, merely making the other party become more stingy for a short time, it is still very remarkable — especially since that old man also claimed to be a Wild Wizard. Luge felt he still had his own story; at least it would be impossible to create such a Spell in a lifetime in this city. Luge leaned toward the possibility that he might have also used that kind of Servant Contract to go to the Wizard's World when he was young.

Every day, aside from exhausting Meditation and Cultivation, Luge would read this Spellbook.

For a time his life became incomparably fulfilling.

And the red-haired woman who would occasionally visit, as time passed, fell into a kind of anxiety she could hardly conceal.

Until the tenth day Luge had lived in this Manor.

Young Master Lorigo finally returned from Old Baron's Castle.

The first thing Lorigo did upon returning was come to Luge's small house under the Butler's guidance; coincidentally, the red-haired woman Motel had also just come to pay a visit.

"Lord Luge, truly sorry," Lorigo waved his hand to dismiss the servants and Butler, smiling as he said, "For safety's sake, I was kept confined in the Quiet Room for identifying Faceless Ones until today, when enough time had passed, I was able to get free."

"I've been living very comfortably here." Luge said.

He noticed the red-haired woman's expression as she looked at Lorigo, and instantly understood what she was thinking.

This Young Master might not even know about the Baron's matter; taking a step back, even if he knew whether the Baron was truly dying, he wouldn't necessarily know that someone was already spreading this news.

"Lord Luge, how about we go to the Gladiatorial Arena for fun today? I've also been cooped up in the Quiet Room for several days." Lorigo said with a hearty laugh.

Luge looked at him, and could still faintly perceive a trace of sorrow beneath his disguise.

This guy might want to show through a public appearance and wandering about that nothing has happened in his family.

"You've just returned to the Manor; you should rest for a day first, and go to the Gladiatorial Arena tomorrow — Lady Motel probably has a lot she wants to say to you as well." Luge said with a smile.

Lorigo glanced at the red-haired woman.

"Haha, then tomorrow it is. I heard there's an Underground Beast never seen before tomorrow; there's bound to be a splendid challenge." he said.

"Then I'll look forward to tomorrow." Luge said with a smile.

Young Master Lorigo exchanged a few more simple pleasantries, then took Motel and left.

Luge watched their departing backs, guessing that this Young Master would have another sleepless night tonight. As for why he said "again," it was because when this guy returned here, his complexion was already somewhat pale; presumably his days in the Quiet Room were not pleasant either.

Indeed, just as he had guessed.

Early the next morning, he saw a Lorigo Young Master topped with a hearty laugh and dark circles under his eyes.

The two met and exchanged pleasantries.

Luge did not ask whether the rumors about the Baron were true or the like.

They only chatted about the Gladiatorial Arena.

The three boarded the Beast Cart in the Manor together.

The Gladiatorial Arena is located at the junction of the Inner City District and Outer City District; it is a circular colossus, not very close to the Manor — even riding a Beast Cart takes a good while.

Inside the carriage.

"Is Twin Moon City's Extinguish Sun real?" Luge said.

Young Master Lorigo nodded, revealing a heavy expression.

"I only found out when I saw Father at the Castle; I didn't expect this matter had already spread," Young Master Lorigo said, "This is the destined Fate of every Underground City. I've read many records since childhood. Facing the arrival of disaster, people make different decisions, but the results never change. Some Underground Cities choose to reduce the light's time and range to linger on; others like Twin Moon City launch wars, but after struggling they still head toward extinction — even faster."

Arrived at the Gladiatorial Arena; the three got off the cart.

Young Master Lorigo once again became that high-spirited youth.

He currently introduced the Gladiatorial Arena's various aspects, leading Luge all the way to the Viewing Platform exclusive to Nobles.

"Lord Luge," Lorigo waved to call a man, smiling as he said, "Your two companions, if they see a suitable opportunity and want to show their martial prowess, can have him arrange it at any time."

A thin man with a red nose hurriedly saluted, bowed, and stepped back two paces to wait to the side.

Luge nodded, looking toward the arena floor.

This seat has an excellent viewing angle; the red-nosed man was called over again by Lorigo to introduce things.

The ones fighting in the arena are not the Gladiatorial Arena's formal program, but a temporarily arranged match — the leaders of two Mercenary Groups with a dispute; both have chosen a Deathmatch, and both have placed heavy bets.

(Chapter End)