Chapter 134

The competition began with much fanfare. Every citizen from far and wide had come to witness an event sponsored by the coffers of the royal court and the church. Many had signed up too, trickling through the separate entrance made for them. 

I, Lion and Tyler stood outside, making sure everything ran smoothly. I spotted a few of the men I saw during the last church's announcement and nodded at them. They gave a nod back and entered the arena. 

"My Lady, how do you know them?" Lion asked and I glanced at him for a brief moment.

"We're merely acquainted from afar. There's no need to worry, Lion."

"Very well. Let us go in then."

We went in through the separate entrance and went straight to the fighter's lounge. Tyler was in charge of settling them in and Lion was in charge of making sure they didn't cause trouble. There were many others more qualified for the job but they were too overprotective. They didn't even allow me leave their backs.