“Are you ready?”
Grelgor placed his hand on my shoulder as I tightened a cuff around my wrist. It seemed that the more fights I won, the better protected I would be. The straps were still leather, but the outer layer was now metal, ready to protect my hand from being severed.
The armor I wore over my chest had also been upgraded. It was now made of metal as well. I glanced across the room at my opponent. He had won quite a few fights himself and had a formidable set of armor too. He was even bigger than most, bald, and looked fierce. He would be a tough one to defeat.
I scanned the room. The party was already in full swing, with servants bustling around, attending to the wealthy guests. I caught sight of Cataly, chatting with some of the other ladies. Everyone had gathered in the large
