Chapter 143 – Gambling City Karzine (5)
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Kalt and Nellis arrived at the Colosseum.
There were quite a lot of people around the Colosseum, and most of the people were spectators going into the Colosseum.
“Wow. Wow, there are so many people.”
“Because this is the time when the Colosseum is open. It’s the time when people flock to it. Plus… If you go inside, you’ll get a better idea of why it’s like that, right?”
As we follow the crowd entering the Colosseum, what Nellis sees is the biggest gamble in the gambling city.
It was a naked view of the Colosseum.
Inside the Colosseum, there was a long lobby with several employees sitting side by side, and above the lobby was a large signboard for today’s match.
“Batch number 1! Enemy!”
“Yes, here is your ticket!”
“Check for match number 2!”
“Yes, yes, it’s here!”
In what appears to be the lobby of the Colosseum
Numerous people were handing over money, saying the results of the matches they were betting on.
And several employees in the long lobby were immediately receiving money, writing down dividends on whirling tickets and handing them out.
“Mr. Kalt, this is…”
“Ordinary people just come to watch the fight, but people who want to make money buy tickets in advance by betting dividends like that in the lobby.”
“Wow, there really are a lot of people buying them. And wow, the people giving out tickets over there are really quick.”
“You have to do it quickly, so the next person can buy a ticket. Those people are used to it too. Do you want to walk too, Nellis?”
“Oh, no. I don’t even know who is fighting with…”
“Really? Oh, if you don’t know… It might be fun to listen to what the people over there have to say.”
“Over there?”
What Kalt pointed to was a place a bit far from the lobby of the Colosseum.
Although it wasn’t as crowded as the lobby, it was quite crowded.
“Hey! So who do you think will win this time?”
“Uh huh! I’m not quick to tell you the results! I’m just talking about the characteristics of today’s players!”
“Then tell me about that characteristic quickly!”
“Don’t be in a hurry! Well, then let me explain! The player participating in today’s first match is a fighter who uses a great sword! Daikon has the skills of a veteran even in the Colosseum! Even though he uses a great sword, his skillful movements will leave most warriors helpless. Don’t get caught!”
“Oh! Then we can bet on Daikon!”
“But the opponent is not easy! The opponent is a veteran adventurer who is making a name for himself these days! A warrior using the battle hammer who has experience in killing difficulty B monsters! It’s Maxumum!”
“Difficulty B? That’s awesome! Then can I bet on Maximum?”
“Do you want to fight against monsters? Don’t underestimate Daikon’s Jjambap!”
“Can you just catch difficulty B? Of course, you have skills! You idiot!”
“What!?”
“Come on, everyone, stop fighting! The introductions aren’t over yet! The player competing in match number 2 is…”
After seeing the next players giving explanations, Nellis asked Kalt.
“Mr. Kalt, why do you know so much information but avoid talking about the results?”
“Because you don’t know how the match will end. If you make a mistake… You don’t know what people will do to you if they lose their money and lose their temper, right?”
“Ah…”
“Gambling not only causes one to lose one’s sanity, so people who like to pretend to know and talk like that never say the results.”
“I see… Huh? Wasn’t that person a member of the management team?”
“That person is just a guy who likes to say what he knows. If the management does something like that carelessly, they will get caught in trouble or cause a lot of trouble. … So you really aren’t going to do it?”
“Oh, I won’t bet!”
‘It seems like what I learned at Yabawi is really working.’
Nellis became very wary of gambling on things she didn’t know much about.
“Then let’s go inside.”
“Yes!”
Kalt and Nellis entered the Colosseum and sat down in appropriate seats.
The moment Nellis sat down, she looked around and asked Kalt.
“Oh, but there’s no need for an entrance fee?”
“There is no entrance fee at the Colosseum.”
“Really? If there are this many people, I think I’ll make a lot of money just by charging admission…”
“It’s all commercial.”
“Commercial?”
“The most important thing in a place like this is to increase the number of people who use it. If they can watch it for free, they are more likely to come for fun, right? Of course, there are people who are satisfied by watching the game… But seeing people excited about winning money, this time they decided to bet on the Colosseum. “The goal is to increase the number of people participating.”
“Ah… I see.”
After listening to Kalt’s explanation, Nellis thought.
A tactic to lure people into the swamp of Colosseum gambling by using free admission as bait.
It is an effective, yet in some ways vicious, method.
And 10 minutes later.
The match at the Colosseum has begun.
First, the players appeared, and after a brief introduction of the players using a booming loudspeaker, the two players started fighting, holding up their weapons.
Kaaaaang!
Cooooo!
“Oh…!”
Nellis’ eyes lit up as he watched the match.
The only time Nellis saw someone fight properly was the fight between Kalt and Zenit.
Of course, I think Kalt’s overwhelming appearance is also cool.
However, the match taking place at the Colosseum made my hands sweat.
Since their skills were so equal, I was curious about who would win, and even if their skills were lower than mine, it was still quite enjoyable to watch.
Nellis watched all the matches that took place in the morning, including match 1, match 2, match 3, etc.
Of course, there were not always exciting matches.
There were matches where I won with significantly superior skills, but it was worth watching for what it was.
Of course, since it was a match in the Colosseum, bloodshed occurred.
There was a match that ended with both sides suffering injuries all over their bodies after a fierce battle, so much so that it was fearful that they would collapse.
However, in that case, the Colosseum took action immediately.
When a player was injured, a priest or a nun came immediately after the game was over and treated the player.
“They are treating it properly.”
“There are people here who make fighting as a career. And from the Colosseum’s perspective, losing a player is a big loss. If we pursue too much excitement… People won’t come.”
“Is that so?”
“If you were Nellis, would you like to see a match where people die every day?”
“Uh, um… I don’t like it.”
“Yes. Of course, there are people who like extreme scenes… But most people don’t. If bad stories about the Colosseum spread too much from most people’s mouths, the kingdom can’t just stand by and watch this happen.”
In other words, from the Colosseum’s point of view, in order to survive, it had to show matches tailored to the public.
“More than that, Nellis, how was the Colosseum?”
“It was fun! I was able to watch with peace of mind because I thought that even if I got hurt, I would get treated quickly… Plus, the people competing were so serious that I wondered what they would say… I was also nervous while watching.”
“It looks like you had a good time. Did you feel anything other than fun?”
“Anything else?”
“For example… Among the people you fought today, how many do you think Nellis can beat?”
“Huh? Um… That’s…”
After thinking carefully, Nellis said to Kalt.
“Well… I thought I could win them all?”
“Why did you think that?”
“Of course, I thought they were all talented! But I didn’t see anyone who made an attack strong enough to break my protection… And all the attacks seemed avoidable.”
‘Ugh, did I sound too proud?’
Nellis was worried that Kalt would tell her not to be overconfident.
However, Kalt said something completely different from what Nellis expected.
“Good. I was watching, Nellis.”
“Yes?”
“It’s not just about seeing things, it’s about understanding how the opponent you’re fighting compares to yourself. That’s really important. It was worth bringing him to the Colosseum.”
“Really? Hehe…”
‘I was praised by Mr. Kalt!’
As it was getting close to lunchtime, Kalt and Nellis finished watching the game and came out to the lobby.
At the Colosseum, there were employees selling quick lunches for those who wanted to continue watching the game, but Nellis followed Kalt’s advice to go out and eat.
“Wow, I feel free now.”
“Because most people are watching the game now.”
Unlike the crowded lobby when I first came, the lobby during lunch seemed very quiet.
“Since it’s going well, let’s ask about the tournament schedule.”
Kalt approached the employee waiting in the lobby.
“When will the tournament be held?”
“Do you wish to participate?”
“Yes, this is the one participating.”
“Hello!”
“The Colosseum tournament opens in 5 days and the preliminary round is in 3 days. Today is the deadline for applications.”
“Wow! That was really close, Mr. Kalt!”
“Yes.”
“Carl… T? Huh? Ah!”
The moment Nellis said Kalt’s name, the employee next to the responding employee turned his head toward Kalt.
“Ho, are you by any chance that Calt player?”
An employee got up from his seat and approached.
“Seo, senior? Why are you doing that?”
“Oh, that’s right! You’re a Kalt player!”
“Senior? Do you know this person?”
“No idea! You’re the winner of the Colosseum Tournament! And you’re famous for breaking the shortest match time!”
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Scarlett’s illustration is complete!