"Blue Lightning, the noble champion of the arena! Her opponent is... Sabandi, the former head of the presidential security team from Korea!"
Clap clap clap clap!
As applause erupted among the members, my eyes widened.
Blue Lightning's first round opponent was the same face he had seen at the Blue House a while ago.
The security team leader was kicked out along with his team members, taking responsibility for the security failure!
Since he was using a gladiator alias, I couldn't recognize him at all when I just looked at the match list.
"Did you change jobs in the meantime? That's a quick change."
Hunters usually have very limited freedom to travel abroad...
Since he's already in England, it looks like he's entered the country illegally.
Patrick noticed that I recognized him and asked quietly.
"Do you know that guy?"
"He's the guy who got kicked out after being targeted by our association's special investigator."
"If you're a special investigator... Yeriel Frost's husband?"
"Can he even kick out the head of the presidential security team? He's truly a powerful man."
It was a little embarrassing to tell my story with my own mouth...
It was rewarding to see other members show interest in our story.
I treated them appropriately, while expecting Blue Lightning's skills to shine.
Since the bracket is set up like this, I don't think I'll get eliminated right away.
I remember Tiamat's blue hair being quite strong among the six heads.
As the match began, Blue Lightning flew with great ease.
As her opponent was a former head of the presidential security team, he had his own set of skills.
Although his skills in planning and executing security plans were poor, his fighting prowess was among the highest even among A-ranked units.
In that case, it might be possible to catch an S-rank hunter by the ankle.
But, to the point where my expectations were dashed, the former security team leader was constantly being pushed around unilaterally.
Blue Lightning, true to its name, became a blue lightning bolt and ran wild throughout the cramped stadium.
Even among S-ranks, the speed is at the level of a hunter specializing in acceleration.
He could finish it in one go if he wanted to, but he seems to have some showmanship as a gladiator, and he even deliberately makes it look like he might get caught in a precarious situation.
"Catch him! Catch him!"
"Don't give up, Korean! Give me a chance!"
The non-member audience seats downstairs were already in chaos.
The members appear to be sitting relatively decently, but if you look closely, you can see that their buttocks are halfway up.
Well, it's exciting to see hunters we've only seen on TV actually show off their skills and compete.
Besides, the blue lightning was also a great sight to see.
"Ugh!"
In the end, the former security team leader was knocked out just 50 seconds into the game.
The audience, although very disappointed, began to cheer for the next player.
It seems that today is the day we will finally see Blue Lightning's defeat.
On the other hand, I didn't have a very good feeling.
'It's incredibly fast. And its attacks are powerful and accurate.'
The fragments of Tiamat are a huge danger.
If you leave him alone, he might cause a monster wave like Black Hair later on.
I was considering trying to persuade him once, and in the worst case scenario, disposing of him here... but he's so strong.
Above all, it's a headache that he seems accustomed to fighting while transformed into a human form.
'If that body moves at that speed, there's no answer?'
At this rate, I can only hope that the other gladiators will do well.
I cheered them on along with other members.
Meanwhile, Patrick, after much thought, bet that the last fighter would beat Blue Lightning.
"This time, I have a chance! Usually, that kind of ability drains a lot of stamina..."
well.
That's a human-based story, and it's a bit different because he's classified as a monster.
Even if Tiamat is split into six parts, she is still stronger than most raid bosses.
"I never knew the blue-haired one had acceleration abilities. That's a case where it became stronger after being separated from the other heads."
Blue Lightning boasted a lightning attack and knocked down the second challenger.
This time 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Everyone was even more excited by the pace that was noticeably slower than before.
The original target, the Count, was watching the game with a stiff expression on his face.
He may have been a big shot in the British hunter world, but he had no talent for facial expressions.
But this time, the 3rd and 4th challengers are going up at the same time.
Not only Blue Lightning, but the audience was also a little surprised, but the host and commentator were very shameless.
"This is a rare event match, so let's make it even more exciting! Will Blue Lightning be able to defend their throne until the end?"
Of course, Blue Lightning did not refuse.
Actually, I'm not in a position to refuse.
Because she doesn't even have a proper identity, she has to receive protection from the black market.
Even if they do something rather radical and lethal, we have no choice but to accept it.
Pabat!
She shouted with considerable energy after defeating the challengers again.
"No more? Come on!"
"Even Blue Lightning is showing signs of fatigue now. Today's final challenger is..."
"Please, Jebaal!"
Patrick, who had already bet all the money he had received from me, prayed earnestly.
I also had no choice but to sit back and watch, not knowing what would happen.
Once the game is over, you'll be able to do anything.
Blue Lightning showed off his strength as a raid boss, taking down the final opponent without any effort.
He's panting like crazy, but it's just smoke.
But strangely, the management did not declare Blue Lightning's victory.
"hmm?"
A moment later, when the stage opened again, the gladiators who had been defeated by her came rushing up again.
Equipped with proper hunter gear, they were filled with life energy all over their bodies.
Although it was nominally a gladiatorial match, the players didn't actually kill each other or anything... but this time the atmosphere was different.
While the Count was slightly protesting to the other members, the commentator announced very calmly.
"After an investigation by the management, it was confirmed that a Blue Lightning player had engaged in misconduct prior to the match, and the match has been invalidated. All bets will be refunded, so please rest assured and wait for the punishment."
"Wife, punishment?"
"Invalid? Good!"
"So that's what they did with dirty tricks..."
The audience, who wanted to see Blue Lightning defeated by any means, cheered instead.
I realized the situation too late and clicked my tongue inwardly.
Blue Lightning is so overwhelmingly strong that he doesn't even need to cheat.
'Could it be... that the management has noticed Blue Lightning's true identity!'
I never dreamed that the original guy would be one of Tiamat's heads...
Things have changed a bit since information about Tia was revealed.
Tia, who changed from a raid boss to a hunter pet, was gaining immense popularity on social media.
Because of the guy's fame, Blue Lightning, who was enjoying her gladiator life, also had her identity discovered.
The Black Market's management realized it too late.
Blue Lightning was not a monster they could handle.
If the other members find out who he is, there will be a huge uproar.
So they decided to dispose of Blue Lightning before it was too late.
By continuously playing against each other, you can reduce the stamina to the minimum, and at the end, you can finish off the gladiators by giving them weapons.
Blue Lightning noticed the situation and let out a small sigh at the blatant method.
The count was still protesting, but the other members' attitude was firm.
Blue Lightning must die here today.
"What should we do?"
"That's better. Just wait for now."
"yes!"
It wouldn't be a bad thing if they could deal with Blue Lightning.
The Count, in his impatience, may reveal his connection to the Black Lotus.
I looked down at the stadium with such optimism.
But then, Blue Lightning, who had been laughing loudly, finally started to move.
"Have you been caught already? I quite like this place... but I guess there's nothing I can do about it!"
Pabat!
Lightning, even faster than in the first game, swept through the stadium.
The gladiators who were standing with their weapons were instantly reduced to corpses and fell down helplessly.
Spectators screaming and running away at the horrific bloodshed.
Chew!
A gas-like substance was sprayed from outside the bars, but Blue Lightning quickly tore through the bars and crushed the nozzle.
The guy eventually broke the tempered glass and entered the members' area.
Clang!
"What, step back!"
The bodyguards of the Black Market members rush towards the blood-covered Blue Lightning.
She dug her nails into most of them and tore them apart.
It seems like he doesn't want to forgive those who tried to dispose of him.
I took Seo Ji-yu and ran away.
"Let's go out first!"
"Take me too!"
Patrick was also following me in a hurry.
The count stepped forward cautiously from behind.
Having an S-rank bodyguard, he was a little more upright than the other members.
"Please wait a moment. I am your ally..."
"Be quiet!"
"Ugh?!"
However, even an S-rank hunter is killed in just one hit!
Blue Lightning's stamina still showed no end.
I can't say with confidence that I can win at that level.
I thought that avoiding the body was the priority and ran, but I saw other members swarming the entrance.
"Damn it, isn't there another entrance?"
"No! The entrance is over there! Eight..."
"Go, you can't go!"
I held onto Patrick for a moment and asked him something, but he shook my hand away and ran towards the entrance.
But... their escape was not successful.
Before they could even open the tightly closed door, a bolt of blue lightning had pulverized them all.
Blue Lightning had no intention of missing a single one.
"Wow, this is completely fucked up. It looks like the Count is already dead..."
"Eek!"
Seo Ji-yu clung to me like a scared puppy.
Her legs were shaking so much that she didn't think she could run properly.
"Tea, Team Leader? What should I... do? Oh, laugh..."
"..."
Kim Jeong-tae looked down at Seo Ji-yu with cold eyes.
Here, it meant that if I gave the order, he would behead me immediately.
To escape from here, you have to use your powers, but if Seo Ji-yu witnesses it, it will be quite a headache.
But I had no intention of sacrificing her.
"Hey, if this guy dies, who's going to do the special forces work? We're already short-staffed, and we're going to die anyway..."
"All right."
"Huh? Team Leader, what are you talking about..."
"Jeongtae, take Jiyu and get her out of here. Take responsibility for taking her to a safe place."
I left Seo Ji-yu in the care of Kim Jeong-tae and got up from my seat, lighting up a green spark.
Blue Lightning, who discovered me late, smiled very happily.
"Hmm? Green... Green Dust? Right? You're quite famous."
"Pearl, don't you want to go to Korea with me? Your younger sister is with me too. She has golden hair. You know?"
I tried to persuade her by bringing up Tia's story, but Blue Lightning just laughed loudly.
"What? Phew! That bastard was caught by you? I see. So that's why they discovered my identity and tried to dispose of me!"
"He's really eating well and doing well these days. You'll be satisfied if you go too. What do you think?"
"Well... it's a bit tempting, but I've decided to stop being raised by humans. I've already learned enough about human society."
A blue-haired man with an evil and cruel smile bared his claws at me.
The creature's tail stood upright, and blue electricity swirled around its body.
"I don't need a guide anymore. I'd rather leave you alone than be tracked down, so just die."
Passut!
Blue Lightning, which had been stationary, instantly accelerated to top speed.
I managed to get it with great difficulty and made a way for Seo Ji-yu and Kim Jeong-tae to escape.