Alexandre left the dressing room and went back into the arena, he set off to get his winnings, then suddenly he saw soone waiting for him outside the dressing room, it was Professor Oga, the examiner who had made him pass the three tests of the Hunter competition.
Alexandre didn't want to break this conversation and said nothing.
But Oga said to him 'I think you and I should talk! Alexandre Hauteville!'
Alexandre stopped but once again said nothing.
Oga added 'Oh it ok Alexandre! I recognised you, not many hunters can have their stomach pierced and still stand up as if nothing had happened'.
Alexander stopped and in a powerful tone said 'What do you want Professor Oga?'
Oga smiled he imdiately recognised Alexander's voice and said 'Oh nothing don't worry! I just want to help you!
Alexandre replied 'Help ? What do you an by that?'
Oga nodded and said, 'The arena will never pay your winnings, especially under a false na! It's the underground after all, they're there to make money! But I can help you get it back!
Alexandre smiled and said 'Oh really? I'll have a look!'
Oga 'Wait! I know you must have a deal with soone in the arena, you couldn't have taken part under a false na otherwise, but you should know that it doesn't change anything! He won't pay, and what's worse, he might report you to the Militia! Or more worse, you could be in trouble with the underground mafia!'
Alexander clutched his mittens and thought for a good ten seconds,
He knew Oga was right, criminal networks were not known for their honour, especially when it ca to money,then said, 'If you help recover the money from my bet, what do you want in return?'
Oga 'Just a one-to-one chat with you, this weekend, whenever you want.'
Alexander nodded
***
A few minutes later
Combat arena - Bookmarkers' stand
The atmosphere was gloomy for the bookmarker who had authorised odds of 3 on William Walton, he absolutely did not expect Chetan Ambani to lose his fight, but above all that many spectators had taken the risk of betting on a complete stranger, the bookmarker was therefore obliged to give a large sum of money even if it ant losing money himself, if he refused he could simply be imprisoned and be forced to pay back and in such a rciless age, that ant forced labour for years...
When the Bookmarker spotted Alexander, he knew it was really a bad day for him, he muttered 'That bitch dares to show her face too!
Alexandre stepped in front of the bookmarker with a huge mouse, he said 'Co on send the change, baby!
The bookmarker literally had a lump in his throat, he said 'Your paynt's already gone!'
Alexander frowned and said 'Already gone? What do you an?'
The Signet replied: 'The administrator phoned and told that he suspected you of fraud and that he would keep your winnings until you reported to the administration lodge!
Alexandre beca furious and grabbed the bookmarker's cole, and he was about to throw a punch but Oga intervened and said 'Wait Alexandre, it's happening now! Don't give them a good reason not to pay you!
Alexandre controlled himself and let go of the cole, then turned to Oga and said, 'Right, let's go!"
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