“READY! SET! FIGHT!”

I stepped towards the middle of the ring and matched gazes with the large Samoan man standing at the opposing side. The tension in the air grew and the spectators quieted waiting for the fight to start. Suddenly the man broke out into a crouched sprint, charging towards me with his elbow raised. I sidestepped and went for a quick-jab to the temple. He moved to block, I grabbed his wrist and twisted. “Ahhhhhhhh!” The man screamed as his wrist shattered, he raised a leg and went to sweep my feet out. I sighed due to how telegraphed his move was. The moment he started lowering his torso, I pulled his arm towards me. Since his balance was offset he followed diligently, to which I gave two quick powerful jabs to the gut and throat. I listened to the sound of his lungs expelling air which was in turn blocked by his crushed throat.

“Whoooooo! Fuck Yaaaaaa! Kill Em’” The crowd became savage animals thirsting for blood. The man clutched at his throat with his only good hand. His face turned a shade of blue and he stared at me with a look of pleading. I dropped my hold and signaled the ref that it was over. *ding ding ding* the bell rang out and a med team rushed towards the man who’s mouth was bubbling crimson. I turned to face the stands as the announcer ran to my side. He grasped my wrist and raised it in a exaggerated manner. “HE’S DONE IT AGAIN! THE WINNER OF THE BLACKGATE UND FIGHT IS THE INCARNATION OF THE WAR GODD HIMSELF! ENYALIUS!” The stands roared as people stood up clapping and hollering.

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I was feeling pleased thinking about the 90,000,000 yen payout when suddenly my instincts screamed at me to run.

There was a piercing gaze at my back. I turned around and my gaze was met by a strange man wearing a trench coat. The medics also looked surprised, but continued to prioritize my fallen opponent. My body felt paralyzed as I watched the man reach into his coat. But, by then the crowd had taken notice and were yelling out. “WHATS WITH THAT COAT HAHA!” and “THE SECOND SACRIFICE FOR THE WAR GOD!” I wanted to scream for them to shut up when the man paused his arm, and returned the crowd shouts. “YES LONG LIVE THE WAR GOD!” He withdrew a pistol as he finished the shout and took aim. All hell broke loose. People started screaming, the medics fell on their asses and I turned to run away.

*BANG!* A shot rang out and the last thought I had was, ‘why me?’