The news of the trial duel spread, and the Colosseum filled with a crowd of both humans and monsters.

Two opponents entered to roaring applause. One was a high-ranking bard, famous for his storytelling and wandering ways. The other was a one-eyed creature with a massive build, a proud representative of his species.

The two stood at the center of the Colosseum, glaring at each other.

“Human, if you apologize now, I will spare you.”

“What was that? Can’t hear you over the sound of your abandonment issues.”

“I’ll kill you, human.”

The one-eyed giant raised his massive club, ready …