Scenario:A Thousand Reasons - Chapter 3: 3rd Bout - Episode 2

A Thousand Reasons - Chapter 3: 3rd Bout - Episode 2

A Harvin man named Al-Khalid appears with guards to clean up after the monsters and tend to the wounded. A fan explains that Al-Khalid is famed as a brilliant businessman as well as a strong martial artist. Randall and Aliza step into the ring for the fourth match.

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The crew manages to fight back the monsters and—more importantly—to dissuade Ghandagoza from leveling the colosseum.

Lyria: We should be okay now.

Vyrn: Thank goodness. You okay, old man?

Ghandagoza: I'm not even winded.

Lyria: But you're bleeding... kind of a lot.

Ghandagoza is bleeding from a multitude of bites and scratches, none of which seem to trouble him.

He looks calmly down at (Captain).

Ghandagoza: I look forward to our match!

Lyria: Well... There he goes.

Vyrn: I can never tell what that old guy's thinking.

Vyrn: And is it me, or did he see through (Captain)'s disguise?

Lyria: I wonder... I couldn't tell either.

Vyrn: Wouldn't surprise me, knowing him.

???: This way! Please hurry!

Guard: Yes, sir!

???: We need to tend to anyone who was wounded immediately.

Guard: Understood!

A man appears leading a group of guards. He comes to a halt in front of the crew and inclines his head respectfully.

???: It's extremely fortunate you were here. Thank you for your heroics.

Vyrn: Hey, anybody woulda done it.

???: Even so, I'm grateful to you. There are a great many visitors in the colosseum today.

???: Great care was supposed to have been taken to keep out the monsters that usually roam free in Albion.

Lyria: Um... And you are?

???: Where are my manners? My name is Al-Khalid.

Fight Fan 3: I knew it was you, Al-Khalid!

Fight Fan 4: Al-Khalid! I'm your biggest fan!

Vyrn: What's the deal? Are you some kinda big shot?

Al-Khalid returns his attention from his adoring fans to (Captain).

Al-Khalid: I believe you called yourself the Masked Cypher?

Al-Khalid: If we win our respective matches, we'll face each other in the finals. I look forward to it.

The Harvin smiles cordially, and (Captain) nods in acknowledgement.

Al-Khalid: I'm afraid I must be on my way.

Smiling in response to his cheering fans, Al-Khalid moves off to issue further instructions to the guards.

Lyria: So he's another contestant.

Vyrn: I guess so. At first I thought he was the captain of the guard or one of the tournament organizers.

Fight Fan 4: Don't you know Al-Khalid?

Lyria: Is he famous?

Fight Fan 4: I can't believe you haven't heard of him! He's a young businessman who recently shot to the top in the financial world.

Fight Fan 4: The heir to a noble but stagnant family who breathed new life into their empire!

Vyrn: A merchant? But he's fighting in the tournament, right?

Fight Fan 4: That's exactly what's so impressive about him!

Fight Fan 4: Not only is he a genius trader—he's an incredible fighter!

Fight Fan 4: He doesn't use magic or weapons. He's a pure martial artist.

(Captain) can't help but smile at the young man's hero worship. After hearing him out, the captain heads toward the dressing rooms.

Commentator: And we have our next matchup!

Commentator: Randall!

Commentator: Versuuus Aliza!

Commentator: Two young martial artists who specialize in kicking techniques!

Commentator: Looks like we can expect more of the fancy footwork we saw in match one!

Commentator: Let's not waste another minute! Are you ready?

Commentator: Fight!