"Mr. Yan Huan, you really do love joking around."
Topaz smiled.
"You helped Belobog negotiate its debt issues before, and now you're helping them take part in the Martial Arts Ceremony..."
"Haha, the child isn't that young anymore. It's time he learned to walk on his own, isn't it?"
Luka immediately retorted.
"Belobog has always lived in harsh conditions. Children like us learned long ago to walk our own path."
"Haha, bold words."
Topaz looked at Luka.
"I bear Belobog no ill will."
"I merely wish to confirm whether, after escaping that debt crisis, the people of Belobog truly have the ability to stand on their own."
"If someone can only rely on the goodwill of powerful figures to get through hardship, they will never become truly free. They will only become slaves granted the right to freedom."
Luka answered firmly.
"The people of Belobog have never been slaves!"
"Sorry, things did get a little heated." Topaz smiled calmly.
"Let's begin, Luka of Belobog."
"That's right, come on! Mr. Executive Officer, please step back. Don't get caught up in the fight!"
"Fine."
Yan Huan flashed to the edge of the arena and watched the battle among the five.
Given the current situation, Luka was facing four opponents alone, and one of those four was Topaz of the Ten Stonehearts.
By all common sense, Luka could not possibly win.
"Director, let me take down this brat!!"
Employee A, clutching a long spear, was the first to charge at Luka with a cry of "Waaah!"
"Don't underestimate me!"
Luka swung his iron arm. Rather than retreating, he advanced and clashed with Employee A.
In terms of strength, Luka had the upper hand. Before long, Employee A was forced back again and again.
"I'll help you!!"
Employee B also hefted a long spear