I resolutely cross the gates.
Ti to fight.
I've seen so of our allies nearby.
If I dawdle, they might co into harm.
I wish to avoid that.
At least I don't want to be the cause of it.
The crowd is already starting to disperse.
Yet there are many still remaining.
Excitingly discussing what happened before.
C'mon! A man died!
This is no laughing matter!
How entertainnt starved are these guys?!
[*Whisper* Wolfie, stay in the back.]
Now, how do I draw my opponent out?
Ti for secret aggro generating art style I.
I for insults!
[Where you at you bastard! Let's fight! So what if you are the Lunar Goddess's champion eh?! I'll fuck you up!]
The whole area turns silent.
Everyone looking over scared.
What's up with these guys?
A man nearby is looking my way.
I can see the dread in his eyes.
Oh god.
I think I know.
He's behind , isn't he?
All good.
I'm already circulating divine energy.
When he sneak-attacks is when I will riposte!
I keep waiting but nothing happens.
I finally get tired of it.
I turn my head and.
Nope.
No one is there.
Completely empty.
If this was a movie, we'd be inserting the cricket sounds right here.
I move toward a bystander and
He moves backward.
I keep moving forward but he keeps retreating.
All the others staying far away.
Is this Covid all over again?
I point at the guy.
[You, why are you doing this?]
"M-?!"
The crowd imdiately parts away from him too.
[Yes you!]
He crumbles on the ground.
"I-I did not hear anything! I have no idea what you said?!"
[I don't care about that. Where is the guy that was fighting here earlier?]
"W-which one lord?!"
[Why would I be looking for a dead man?!]
"T-that please have rcy! There were two fights earlier! The winner from the previous one ran away after he fought again!"
Waithe ran away?
Then he is not here for for sure
Thisis awkward.
So much for my big resolution.
I finally decided to confront him, and he runs away.
*Sigh*
This can only an one thing.
Did I waste my ti?
Perhaps.
No, there is sothing worth noting.
This ans
I win by forfeit baby!
Hell yeah!
The guy is sweating and trembling while I'm cheering by myself.
[*Cough* You can rise and go about your own business.]
He quickly rises up and starts running.
Why does it seem like he's just been pardoned from death?
[As for you guys]
*Sound of dozens of anuses clenching in fright*
[You guys can .]
Wait...
I'm really not sure what's up, but they are intently listening to right now.
My guess is they saw my montum.
They also rember the prowess of the cultivator guy.
They must believe strong.
No way a weak guy would challenge a champion!
Except my case is special.
So, I'm thinking
It would be such a waste not to...
Their nerves are a train wreck by now.
The silence digging at their ntal resilience.
I feel dropping a pin would cause them a heart attack right now.
I inspect the crowd.
*Gulping sounds*
[You guys can go buy pies at our shop. I'll even throw in a discount only for this group.]
I give them a big thumb up and a wink to dispel the heavy atmosphere.
Everyone likes discounts am I right?
Of course, I am!
"T-that there is no need."
[I insist.] =)
"T-that, won't people try to take advantage of your kindness? What if soone else tries to claim that discount? Soone that wasn't even here!"
He has a valid point.
[Don't worry about it. I'll rember all of you guys perfectly.]
"A-all of us?!"
[Of course! A baker requires great mory you know! For the recipes and whatnot.]
Of course, that is a lie haha.
I'll just give a discount to whoever asks for one.
I'll just treat this as a promotional event.
People will talk about the duel and ntion our place at the sa ti.
Best promo ever!
I'm a goddamn genius!
"*Gulp* T-thank you very much!"
He is so happy he seems to be tearing up.
I'm not sure if it's the discount itself.
Perhaps.
Maybe he is simply not used to this level of care.
Custor service needs to kind of attention.
No matter if you actually recognize them you need to play the part.
Well, there are always exceptions.
So really do care.
Like that one author I knew.
Weird dude.
Loved to talk to his fans way too much.
Kept browsing discord while writing even.
Anyway, I'm not that dedicated.
Well not toward these potential buyers.
Well, maybe if they beco regulars.
Anyway!
I go close to him.
Pat his shoulder.
[Don't worry about it. I'll be expecting you. Actually, all of you guys!]
Then I turn and walk away like a boss.
They are silent.
Respectfully waiting for to be gone.
This feels good.
Yes, I have ulterior motives, but they will save money thanks to .
Now I just need to go back and tell everyone that the problem is solved.
I guess I am lucky.
Sohow didn't have to do anything.
Let see.
Should I explain in detail the situation?
I could always just go back to the bakery.
Coolly sit at a table and sip so tea.
Then I could wait for anyone to inquire about the situation.
I would just calmly look at them.
Also, take a deep and steady voice.
Then I would simply say.
[It has been handled. No need for concern.]
Then no matter what, I would only repeat that one sentence.
Ask about the cultivator dude?
It has been handled.
Ask about the Moon Keep?
It has been handled.
Ask about the Lunar Goddess?
It has been handled.
Ask about the god realm?
It has been handled.
Ok, there is no way anyone would believe the last one.
Still so much for what I expected to be a Life and Death duel.
Pretty anticlimactic, right?
Now I just need to casually stroll back ho and...
As I pass an alley, I see sothing worrying...
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