Reincarnation of the Strongest Healer

Chapter 306: Arena

As the guard exited the hotel, Carmenʼs face lit up. She gazed at Xu Feng fawningly.

Just as she was about to open her mouth, Xu Feng raised his hand up.

”Weʼll register in the hotel first before we explore the city.” Xu Feng said solemnly.

”Eh, you already knew what I was going to ask?” Seemingly surprised, Carmen didnʼt know he understood her so well.

However, Xu Feng merely held a deadpan expression.

Throughout their walking to the hotel, he would be a blind fool to not see her gaze wandering every little thing they passed by.

Not to mention her fawning expression gave him mega goosebumps.

Ignoring her look, Xu Feng went to an open receptionist desk, spending a few minutes getting everything registered.

The process was rather swift and simple, considering that Xu Feng had been here more than once during his past timeline.

”Alright, which place interests you the most?” Returning to Carmenʼs side, Xu Feng questioned softly.

Carmen rubbed her chin softly. She then clasped her hands and exclaimed, ”The Arena. Iʼve heard quite a few NPCs gossiping about it, so I want to see what it is about.”

ʼMore like you have been badly influenced by those bored players back at Star Falls City.ʼ Xu Feng wanted to say this sentence aloud, but refrained himself.

After all, it wasnʼt bad to relax for a while and go to the arena.

An Arena could be said to be an official fight, with a referee and numerous spectators in the crowd.

It was a hub filled with violence, excitement, and thrill.

Of course, what made the Arena a special building was the fact that it had runes and formations inlaid to prevent any actual death from happening.

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People could fight to their heartʼs content and not have to worry about being injured or dying when fighting. Thus, many times, people would witness a spectacle brawl between fighters.

”Are you trying to participate in a battle or just watch?” Xu Feng curiously asked.

”Is it possible for me to fight?” Astonished, Carmen didnʼt think she would qualify to compete there.

Meanwhile, Xu Feng smiled bitterly in response. As expected of the fame demoness.

”Yes, you can fight there but only after paying a fee to register.” He calmly explained.

”Eh? Why must one pay to fight?” Frowning, Carmen was disappointed to hear they must pay a fee.

”Iʼll pay on your behalf.” Xu Feng shook his head, knowing her income was quite pitiful.

”Heh, am I being spoiled?” Carmen giggled cheekily, but inwardly, she was grateful to Xu Feng for indulging her impulses.

Shortly after, the duo arrived at a bustling Arena.

Upon gazing at the building, Xu Feng was more or less filled with bitterness.

After all, the structure of it looked no different than the arena he had to face at the Arcane Trial.

Just remembering that damnable mage that caused him to waste all his offensive scrolls pained him deeply.

ʼHmph, Iʼm definitely going to make a killing today.ʼ Xu Feng narrowed his eyes and sneered inwardly.

What Carmen did not know was that he only agreed to her request because of another goal.

The betting system!

During a fight, spectators could bet who would win with the booth available.

To make things even greater, there was no betting limit on how much a spectator could place.

So long as the spectator could prove they had the resources they were betting, the Arena would accept them without hesitation.

And the winnings are guaranteed to be received because all bets are established through the System— for the NPCs, it would be their almighty god.

There was zero chance of foul play, especially when numerous eyes were locking on the fighters.

If some people dared to fake a fight and were caught, then the severity of it was no less than banishment. In fact, even the organizers in charge would be penalized regardless if they were involved or not.

After entering the Arena, Carmenʼs expression brightened in excitement.

”Look at those NPCs, Guild Leader. Their equipment is so shiny and flashy.” Carmen pointed at a few NPCs in astonishment. ”Can I even defeat them?”

”If itʼs a fight with no limit, then of course not.” Xu Feng chuckled. ”What youʼll be registering for is the balanced fight.”

”Balanced fight?”

”Mhmm, itʼs a type of category available in the Arena to ensure everything is fair. They would all be restricted to a specific level, so their skills would be the same. Additionally, the equipment is provided by the Arena organizers.”

Hearing the explanation, Carmen nodded in understanding.

”Then what about those NPCs?” She then pointed at another group of individuals. They didnʼt exude any battle aura nor did they seem to be interested in fighting.

Meanwhile, Xu Feng followed her pointer to see who the people she was talking about were.

”Oh those NPCs,” Xu Feng shook his head and said, ”Theyʼre not fighters, but people who specialized in a particular Profession. They would offer anything that could boost a fighterʼs strength or repair their gears on the spot.”

”So another form of hawkers?”

”...”

Although it was somewhat rude to address them as hawkers, given some of them were Adept and Expert level, Xu Feng also could not deny they were hawkers.

Professions at the level of Adept and Expert might be rare and highly valued in other cities. But in Paradise Plains, such levels were as common as the cabbages being sold in a vegetable market.

They werenʼt anything special and didnʼt receive much privilege. Only those at the Master and Pinnacle Levels would gain respect and privilege.

”Anyway, are you here to gossip about others or trying to get into a fight yourself?” Xu Feng questioned, seemingly unwilling to dabble further in this particular discussion.

”Of course, a balanced fight.” Carmen puffed her chest up and said solemnly, ”I donʼt wish to be a burden and want to improve my strength. The Arena can be considered the ideal training ground for me.”