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“So, does that mean she’s in the same position as me, a slave?”
“That’s right. I’ve been here for about ten years, and even now that she’s a star player, it’s nowhere near enough to buy herself back. You understand what that means, right?”
“……………………”
I fell silent at Obrul’s words.
In other words, what he’s trying to say is that even Despina is in this situation, so for me, who just got here, being freed is nothing more than a pipe dream.
“I know that I was brought here by a woman, but was Despina sold by someone as well?”
“No, it’s different. She wasn’t sold. She was stolen.”
“Stolen?”
“Yeah. Believe it or not, she was a princess of the Nomades Kingdom.”
The Nomades Kingdom was a southern country that existed until ten years ago, and it was destroyed in a war with the Romania Empire.
According to Obrul, after the destruction, she was stripped of her status and wealth and reduced to a slave.
“So… Despina isn’t the only member of the Royalty, right? What about the others…”
“The King and Queen were executed. Apparently, there was another princess besides Despina, but she’s living peacefully in Nomades as a descendant of the royal family… as a symbol of Nomades. Well, it’s also to prevent riots in the area.”
“Wait a minute. Why is Despina the only one who became a slave?”
“It’s simple. One symbol of Nomades is enough.”
In other words, whether it’s Despina’s older or younger sister, one ornament is enough to prevent the people of Nomades from rioting, and the extra one is just a nuisance.
“…Well, it’s better than nothing.”
“……………………”
Can Despina, who managed to survive even as a slave, be called happy?
Or would it have been better for her to travel to the afterlife with her executed father and mother?
I don’t know the answer to that.
But.
“Let me tell you, don’t you dare sympathize with her. If you lose easily because of that, it’s not going to be a good story.”
“I know. I don’t intend to lose to anyone.”
I have my thoughts on Despina’s background, but I can’t afford to die here either.
There’s a woman waiting for my return across the sea.
Besides, Despina definitely wouldn’t be happy to receive such sympathy.
If it were me, I’m sure I’d be frustrated.
But why does this game, “Engage Hazard,” have so many heavy backstories? Is it because the production staff has affection for the characters, or do they want to drive the characters to utter despair? I want to ask them all sorts of things.
“Good. I’m looking forward to today’s match.”
“Yeah.”
I waved lightly at Obrul as he left the prison.
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“Alright… let’s go.”
“Hal! Do your best!”
“Yeah!”
Finally, the match with Despina.
As I psyched myself up in front of the door leading to the Colosseum, Caz, who had transformed into the smartphone-sized Jet-Black Shield Caspary, cheered me on from inside my pocket.
If I didn’t have my partner, I might have been lonely and broken.
It’s thanks to Caz that I’m able to face the circumstances I’m in now.
“Caz… if we keep winning and find a way to remove this Collar, let’s get out of here together.”
“Of course! When that happens, I’m going to tear those guys who put Hal through this to shreds with my claws!”
“Haha, you’re reliable.”
As we were having that conversation, the door in front of us slowly opened.
At the same time, the waiting audience cheered even louder than usual… no, this is closer to a roar of anger. In any case, they urged us to appear.
Well, there’s only one referee in the Colosseum.
So, does that mean they’re going to bring me, the stepping stone, out first, and then the main attraction will come later?
Well, I’m used to being treated like that.
But don’t underestimate the stepping stone too much.
I’ve been honing the fangs to pierce through all this time.
Then.
“UOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
An exceptionally loud cheer is directed at the woman who appeared from the opposite door.
The strongest Gladiator in the Colosseum, with black eyes like a leopard, a supple body, and tanned skin.
–Despina Nomades has arrived.
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